Certified Nursing Assistant

Bay Ridge IRA 2

Location : Bay Ridge IRA #2

Schedule : Full time, Evening Tuesday through Saturday; 3pm - 11pm

Key / Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.

Ensures person-centered, individualized plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate / authorized, including :

• Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping
• Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines
• Teaching / developing skills
• Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals
• Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals
• Facilitating ethical decision making
• Providing supervision for and / or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies.
• Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits etc.
• Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided

Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and / or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with appropriate training, regularly provides additional supports for individuals with complex medical needs as indicated in individuals' Life, Behavior Support and / or Plans of Nursing Service (PONS) including, but not limited to :

Cleans rooms and bed linens and handles / disposes of sharps, bodily waste and / or fluids as per OSHA guidelines and Exposure Control Plan to support and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals' observable behavior.

Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and / or leadership team.

Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and / or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record.

Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and / or billing, completely and accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents).

Uses foundational teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching.

Performs any additional duties of a Direct Support Professional DSP 1 as required and meets and demonstrates OPWDD Core Competencies.

Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure / certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) :

Compensation : $21.05 / hour - $21.09 / hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.