Little Rock, Arkansas
Certifed Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Opening in Little Rock, Arkansas - Pleasant Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation are actively seeking full and part time CNA's. Starting pay up to $11.25 per hour, excellent benefits, and a fun work environment. Please see below for qualifications and job description.
Summary of CNA
He/she is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/she is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the interdisciplinary care plan and follows the plan. He/she provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident?s needs. He/she provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet their psychosocial needs. He/she assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home-like atmosphere for the resident. He/she communicates with the licensed staff and other department heads of the resident?s needs. He/she reports all relevant observations to the licensed staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/she documents information timely and daily on the nursing flow record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The nursing assistant is responsible to the licensed staff assigned to the specific unit.
Responsibilities of CNA
It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, prearranged ?Primary? group assignments as the basis of the activity for the shift, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignment as the need arises. Also, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff is followed.
Sign in on Unit Assignment Sheet
Reviews any changes on Group Assignment Sheets. Receives report from Licensed Staff assigned to the unit updating Group Assignment Sheets as indicated.
Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident?s needs are met throughout the shift.
Assist residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times.
Assists residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal.
Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning times for the whole group of residents.
After meals, assist residents to wash hands and face, return to their room and are toileted as needed.
Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitutions for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conducive to increase nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room.
For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in services, assisting and supervising meal services as assigned.
Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)
Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents.
Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activities of body and mind.
Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluids at least every 2 hours or each time in the room when appropriate.
Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated.
Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlined for each resident. Do nail care, wash hair, shave, etc. to assure personal hygiene practices are always followed.
Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe, clean environment.
Checks each resident who is being physically restrained releasing the restraint and assisting the resident to toilet at least every 2 hours.
Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit.
Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments.
Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident.
Assist residents to bed for naps of night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet restful and safe atmosphere when residents are resting.
Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned.
Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the residents orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines.
Assist the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean, and in good repair, marked with their name, etc.
Assists residents to keep bathroom clean, following infection control and privacy practices.
Changes resident?s bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices.
Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment.
Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such.
Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely.
Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books.
Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Clean ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assist other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and a home-like atmosphere for the Certified Nursing Assistant and residents.
Assist other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff.
Assist other staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift.
Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc.
Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheet prior to leaving the unit to go off duty.
Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Licensed Staff, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of
Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all times for this group as well as others in the facility.
Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.
Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care.
Has a desire to work with the geriatric residents and their current and prospective needs.
Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
Must have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group.
Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.
Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to the standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing a good understanding of the basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.
Must demonstrate ability to follow directions of supervising staff.
Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening * Job Location
Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurses station, resident?s room, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and other department directors.
Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this Requirements
Experience
Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent in preferred. Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education. Must be at least enrolled in a certification program before employment begins and completion of the certification process is preferred prior to employment. Certification process must be completed within state designated deadlines. If the program has not been successfully completed, the nursing assistant can only perform those tasks he/she has demonstrated proficiency in completing.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate knowledgeable skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as must be willing to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident?s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which includes a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
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Job Type: Full-time
Required license or certification:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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