Arnot Health System·Village of Bath, New York
Provide quality daily care to residents, including assistance with hygiene, mobility, and emotional well-being. Monitor and document vital signs and report any changes in resident health to the nursing supervisor.
Sign on Bonuses up to $5,000!
A Certified Nurses Aide is a primary member of the nursing team who provides quality care to residents in compliance with philosophies, objectives, resident's rights and established policies and procedures.
Nurse on duty or Supervisors; annual performance evaluation by DON/ADON with input from Unit Nurses.
Duties: & responsibilities:
Actively participates as a "team" member showing respect, dignity, accountability, professionalism and ethical values toward residents, family and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Follows hierarchy and respects and performs all duties asked of them within the standards of practice.
Is responsible to look at the activity calendar at the beginning of each shift and assures that all residents are transferred to and from all activity programs in a consistent, timely manner.
Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, and transport to appointments.
Reports any needs of resident, signs or symptoms of illness or distress, injuries or accidents including falls, skin tears, bruises, and red areas to Nurse on duty.
Participates in resident care conferences as appropriate and the process of care planning in a positive and constructive manner.
attendance, breaks, meals, staff meetings, mandated requirements per policy, float assignments, dress code etc. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department to provide the highest quality care to our residents.
Has a working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential Corporate Compliance violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on meeting the customer service needs of the internal and external customer.
In order to provide the highest quality care to our patients and residents, individuals may be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department.
It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.
Certified as a Nurse Aide with the New York State Department of Health. Current Heartsaver certification required.
Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Demonstrates professionalism, team effort, kindness and concern for the residents and other employees.
Required to work weekends, holidays and various shifts as needed.
Involves standing and walking most of the day. Required to lift, move, position and transfer/transport equipment and residents. Ability to adjust to various staff members, assignments and clinical areas.
Exposed regularly to disagreeable odors, sights, body wastes, etc.
May be exposed to contagious disease and infection. May sustain injury due to irrational resident.
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues.
Must be a Certified Nurse Aide with the New York State Department of Health and hold a current Heartsaver certification. Previous nursing assistant experience is preferred.
Market context
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