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$21.80 - $26.85 Hourly Reports To : The Charge Nurse Employee Type : EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT
Reporting to the on-duty Charge Nurse, the CNA is responsible for performing patient care activities within his/her scope of practice for an assigned group of patients and/or residents daily and comprehensively document care delivered . CNA’s provide direct resident care to long-term care patients under the supervision of licensed nurses. This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Mayers Memorial Hospital District (MMHD) reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion. POSITION
High School Diploma . Current California CNA credential required. Current BLS/CPR certification. 2-5 years clinical experience in hospital/nursing home setting desirable.
General Competencies: Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
A positive working relationship with internal and external customers is demonstrated. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained. Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions performed within this job's scope.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to internal and external customers. Performs all assigned tasks accurately, including proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, including payroll, personnel information, and other confidential information obtained while performing job duties. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions. Use telephone etiquette when answering phones, assist the public, and respond in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned. Specific Competencies: Assists with direct resident care, as needed. Assures that call lights are answered promptly Delivers restorative care to residents according to established protocol.
Performs or assists with personal hygiene on patients/residents following established procedures such as: bed bath, tub, shower, sitz bath, oral care, back care, peri-care, skin care, nail and foot care, and AM/HS care. Monitors and records the residents’ positioning, vital signs accurately and according to established procedures such as: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure . Performs, applies, or assists with treatments or procedures ordered by the physician such as: TED hose, Ace bandage, application of K-pad, oxygen, cold/warm packs, and minor dressing changes.
Assist patients/residents with activities and transfers such as: position change, dangling, ambulation, ROM, use of walkers, cane, crutches, prosthetic devices, and gait belt use. Assists patients/residents with food, fluids, and nutrition such as: delivering dietary trays, set-up assistance, feeds residents, supporting resident menu selections, supplies nourishments, passes fluids, charts food percentages and bowel movements and fluids intake/output accurately.
Obtains specimens from residents using established procedures such as: Urine, stool, and sputum specimens Foley catheters, colostomies, and amputations. Prepares for residents’ admissions to the Skilled Nursing Facility according to established practices, procedures and assists in making them and their families oriented and comfortable. Adheres to Standard Precautions.
Cares for patients in isolation following established procedures. Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when appropriate. Disposes contaminated linen and trash in appropriate containers and according to regulations and procedures.
Assists in meeting residents’ and their families’ emotional, psychological, and teaching needs. Notifies the nurse when patient/resident changes or problems arise. Helps support resident’s families during and after death.
Does post-mortem care according to established procedures. Observes safety rules while transporting residents per wheelchair, gurney, etc. Uses gait belt and medical lift devices appropriately when ambulating and transferring residents.
Reports any equipment problems or safety hazard to the charge nurse. Comprehensively charts care delivered and observations made accurately for long-term care residents following established procedures. Restocks linen, straightens closets, utility room, resident rooms, and completes other assigned tasks Assists team members as necessary in completing work assignments End of shift walking rounds to maintain continuity of care .
Knows and uses communication and reporting mechanisms. Professional
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional. Completes annual education requirements if applicable. Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends meetings as appropriate. Exhibits the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: A willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
Involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, residents, and support agencies. PHYSICAL
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours. Able to lift 50 lbs.
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About the role
Reporting to the on-duty Charge Nurse, the CNA is responsible for performing patient care activities within his/her scope of practice for an assigned group of patients and/or residents daily and comprehensively document care delivered . CNA’s provide direct resident care to long-term care patients under the supervision of licensed nurses.