Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Job Description

Elwyn seeks Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to assist residents with personal care activities, nutritional needs, and restorative function. CNAs perform assigned medical tasks, provide individual transportation, and assist with leisure activities. Emphasis is placed on active treatment goals and achievement of the highest level of function for the resident. CNAs adhere to clinical standards of care and organizational policies and procedures.

Salary: Up to $23/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care Activities Performs/assists with personal care activities including bathing, dressing, shaving, toileting, and incontinence care in accordance with program protocols Performs/assists with oral care including brushing and flossing of teeth, swabbing gums, denture care, and administration of mouthwash Performs/assists residents with nail care of finger and toenails for non-diabetic residents Assists residents with snack and meal set up and feeding including but not limited to utilizing prescribed diet textures and consistencies, feeding techniques, and adaptive feeding equipment Restorative Care Activities Assists residents with ambulation including use of gait belts, walkers, rollators, and other devices in accordance with the resident's plan of care Applies prescribed braces Assists residents with transfers to and from bed, chair, or wheelchair utilizing two-person transfer techniques and mechanical lifts as needed Maintains proper positioning of residents in bed, therapeutic chair, or wheelchair to prevent aspiration Maintains every two (2) hour turning and repositioning for all assigned residents including utilizing positioning pillows and tilt in space chairs to relieve pressure and documenting position changes on turning and repositioning worksheets Monitoring of Physical Status Takes vital signs for residents as specified by the care plan and records the results in the resident's chart Empties Foley catheters and documents output Applies prescribed oxygen therapy devices such as nasal cannula or oxygen mask and monitors placement Monitors resident bowel function and maintains documentation of bowel movements, documenting changes in bowel function and alerting the nurse Observes resident for changes in baseline level of mental and physical function and immediately reports changes to the licensed nurse Documentation and Reporting Completes progress notes, supports/goals data collection sheets, Transfer Sheet (for recording transfer of coverage for 1:1 assignments), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) documentation as assigned Completes Incident Reports per Elwyn policy Other Duties Maintains a clean-living area for residents, including the dining areas and kitchen Actively carries out building safety routines and takes the initiative to correct safety hazards or reports hazards to proper supervisory personnel Maintains resident's room in a neat and orderly manner, ensuring that all equipment is functional and in working order; individualizes each resident's personal environment Ensures that resident's personal equipment/specialized devices are clean, in good working order, and used correctly. Reports malfunctions, missing, or broken items to supervisor Transports residents to and from day programs, recreational activities, unit based events and medical appointments/procedures Trains and assists residents in constructive use of leisure time. Encourages participation in planned recreational activities Assists with shopping for residents including but not limited to purchasing clothing or personal items for residents' rooms Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team by contributing to the development of behavior management and program plans developed for each resident and monitoring individual progress Provides assigned coverage for co-worker's residents if co-worker is on break or needs to leave the building Actively participates in unit-based meetings and in-services, clinical rounds, quality improvement activities, educational training Remains on duty until relieved by co-worker Attends training and in-service opportunities as scheduled Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent Current CNA certificate Maintain CPR and First Aid certification One (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Demonstrated strong attention to detail Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions Must be able to perform CPR, lifting and transferring, and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated basic experience with internet-based programs Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record #JOA123

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal