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About the Role
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Care partner is responsible for providing person-directed nursing care to elders in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations as well as A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab’s nursing policies and procedures. The primary purpose of this job position is to provide elders with person- directed care and the routine daily assistance they need in their activities of daily living, and as may be directed by your supervisors within the scope of practice. The position requires a rare combination of clinical skills and the ability to meet the psychological needs of the elders served.
Requirements
MUST HAVE VALID CNA LICENSE.
Provides Person-Directed care to all elders
Effectively implements individualized elder care plans within role
Responds in a timely fashion to all elder requests
Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation in PCC
Provides Accurate, complete skin assessments and any changes reported immediately
Performs personal care, including bathing, and all required care in a calm, professional manner
Competently completes assignments in a timely manner using good time management
Ensures Elders’ rooms and property are carefully handled, maintaining elder living environment as homelike as possible
Performs Elder rounds regularly throughout the shift for toileting, repositioning, providing hydration, etc.
Displays courtesy and respect at all times
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Maintains patient confidentiality, complying with all HIPAA regulations
Responds to all elder requests for assistance, answering call lights in a timely manner
Ensures that elder privacy and dignity are maintained at all times
Protects and promotes the rights of every elder according to the Elder Bill of Rights and Reports all elder abuse immediately to their immediate supervisor according to policy
Smiles and consistently exudes a pleasant persona
Expresses a genuine caring attitude towards customers
Escorts elders as needed
Demonstrates competence in required job skills and knowledge
Knowledgeable in doing transfers safely following the plan of care
Demonstrates ability to provide range of motion, proper positioning, and assist with elder ambulation
Demonstrates proper use of Standard Precautions
Follows all Nursing Department Policies & Procedures
Gives complete report to charge nurse / supervisor as needed during the day and at the end of the shift on all elders on assignment, to include changes in condition
Shares ideas to solve problems on the unit and looks for ways to improve unit
Exhibits good listening and comprehension
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