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CNA - FT / Per Diem (7-3 Shift)

CNA - FT / Per Diem (7-3 Shift)

HOLLAND CHRISTIAN HOME ASSOCIATIONNorth Haledon, NJ, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Competitive CNA wages commensurate with experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

  • Successful completion of the New Jersey State-approved Nursing Assistant program
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current CNA license

SKILLS :

  • Self-motivated with the ability to deal with residents under all conditions
  • Sincere desire to work with the aged and infirmed
  • Ability to anticipate the needs and moods of residents and interact with residents under all conditions
  • Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software
  • Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
  • EXPERIENCE :

  • 1-year experience preferred
  • GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
  • Delivery of non-acute nursing care
  • Assist residents by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs
  • STANDARD REQUIREMENTS :

  • Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home
  • Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias
  • Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines
  • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
  • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data
  • Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Provide personal hygiene including bathing, oral care, skin and nail care and hand washing
  • Complete resident grooming including hair care, shaving, dressing and weighing
  • Assist with resident toileting, bowel and bladder training and perineal care
  • Bed making
  • Perform and assist with resident mobility, transferring, ambulation, positioning and range of motion
  • Use appropriate and safe body technique when lifting and / or transferring residents or supplies
  • Use mechanical equipment and assistive devices for patient handling tasks as identified, according to the individual resident Care Plan and the Safe Patient Handling Act.
  • Use aseptic techniques for purpose of infection control; this includes good hand washing techniques and infection control policies
  • Adhere to facility infection control practices and standards
  • Carry out Universal Precaution procedures and isolation techniques
  • Assist in orienting residents to household environment and routines upon admission and throughout stay as needed
  • Electronically document accurately all care given, including dietary intake and output, temperature, weight, pulse and respirations, using approved abbreviations and descriptive terms
  • Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy is protected at all times
  • Report to nurse for written and verbal assignments which include daily use of care plans for assigned residents before initiating care
  • Participate in the planning of resident care through shift reports and resident care staffing meetings when assigned
  • Inform verbally and / or submit in writing any observations and changes in a resident for the Licensed Nurse to evaluate
  • Serve residents their meals, motivating and assisting them with intake of nourishment and fluids
  • Observe resident's dietary intake and report any changes to the Charge Nurse
  • Answer all call signals and requests of resident immediately
  • Encourage / assist residents in keeping their rooms in an orderly fashion
  • Maintain the nursing unit in a clean and orderly manner
  • Keep all residents' personal belongings and equipment clean
  • Escort residents to appointments as needed
  • Participate in activity programs planned for residents as needed
  • Attend and participate in unit nursing staff meetings and monthly professional education programs
  • Make sure that all residents have their clothes properly labeled and all dentures, hearing aids and glasses are carefully stored and monitored
  • Respond to resident emergency including bleeding, falls, seizures and performance of Heimlich Maneuver
  • Assist with post mortem care as assigned
  • Monitor residents with Tab monitors
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a calm environment throughout the Home
  • OTHER DUTIES :

  • Timely completion of all required in-services
  • Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill
  • Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing
  • All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned
  • HOURS OF WORK :

  • As per department schedule
  • Weekends, if required
  • Requirements

    Currently licensed as a CNA by the State of New Jersey

    Successful completion of the New Jersey state-approved Nursing Assistant Program

    High school diploma or equivalent

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