CNA Long Term Care

Job Details

Job Location

Jackson, WY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$24.08 - $33.72 Hourly

Job Category

Other Clinical

Description

Job Description Summary

Performs age and developmentally appropriate nursing related tasks and services delegated by a licensed nurse to adult and geriatric patient / resident populations. After appropriate delegation by the supervising nurse, the nursing assistant shall utilize knowledge of resident rights, legal / ethical concepts, communication skills, safety and infection control while performing the following : basic nursing skills, personal care skills, basic restorative skills, mental health and psychosocial skills, communication skills and nursing team member skills. Delivers resident patient care according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center. Fosters a culture of patient / resident safety on the unit. Practices within the scope of an CNA and compiles with standards of practice for long term care facilities.

Essential Functions

Quality Resident Care

• Provides age and developmentally appropriate personal care to residents (eg. peri care, oral care, linen changes, dressing), encouraging resident choices and independence within resident's abilities.
• Provides interventions to reduce loneliness, helplessness and boredom and to improve resident's quality of life and self worth. Listens and communicates respectfully with residents and families. Encourages residents to communicate opinions, needs, and choices. Consistently treats residents with respect and provides interventions to maintain resident dignity.
• Follows plan of care as noted on daily mini-care-plan sheet and gives input to nurses on any changes that should be made to further individualize plan of care. Prepares residents for meals, offering choices, distributing food and assisting residents as needed. Provides a meaningful dining experience for residents by engaging them in conversation and creating a positive dining environment. Knows resident diet and offers snacks and appropriate hydration to residents.Consistently documents meal and fluid intake.

Resident Safety

Collaborative Communication and Teamwork

Other Duties

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Required : Must have completed an accredited CNA course and have current WY CNA license.

Minimum Work Experience

Required : Effective and professional communication skills. Good customer service skills.

Required Licenses : WY CNA required at time of hire and upon expiration of the credentials. BLS required at time of hire.

Functional Demands

Working conditions

Long-term care clinical setting. Occasional stressful situations, irregular hours. Care of patient / residents with complicated medical / psychosocial conditions. Employee may be required to take call shifts and must possess the ability to do shift work. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Physical Requirements

Employee must be physically active including heavy lifting and moving of residents. Must possess sight / hearing abilities to perform job requirements. Must possess the ability to push, pull, bend and move patients / residents, equipment, and supplies. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. 75% of shift spent standing and walking. Intermittent sitting and computer use.

Reports to : Director of Nursing LC

Internal and External Contacts :

All hospital departments, residents, physicians, families and / or friends of residents, community agencies, visitors, and volunteers.

Leadership Capabilities

Composure

Interpersonal Skills

Priority Setting

Problem Solving

Time Management