Responsibilities:

Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicate.
Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion.
Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.
Respond to resident’s call lights promptly.
Pass nourishment's, snacks, water and encourage fluids unless contraindicated.
Have necessary patient equipment present, clean and in good repair.
Change positions of residents to prevent skincare issues
Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.
Obtain vitals and report to Charge Nurse.
Monitor and document I&O when required.
Complete charting of care provided.
Assist with preparation for new admissions, room changes, transfers, and discharges.
Greet new residents and orient them to their new room, and ensure they are comfortable.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis, and calmness.
Collect specimens (i.e. urine, stools, sputum, etc.) as instructed.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments, and daily meals.
Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.
Provide pressure-relieving devices and skin-protective measures.
Assist with the care of the dying resident; provide post-mortem care as instructed.

Skills

Requirements:

High school Diploma or equivalent
Valid-CA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
Current CPR Certification.
At least one-year experience working in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge and experience with Patient Care Coordination (PCC) preferred.
Experience using a Gait Belt is strongly preferred
Flexible Availability


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