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Night (United States of America)Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY: a brief description of the job.The Certified Nursing Assistant is a support provider who functions under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse.The C.N.A.s primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experienceCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family* Protects rights and dignity of resident at all times.* Maintains confidentiality.* Participates in resident rounding per standards.* Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for* follow- up.* Resolves resident concerns and immediately informs the Charge Nurse/manager of* complaints.* Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to residents and families.* Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs* of others.Resident Centered Care* Provide resident care according to the written Plan of Care.* Provide basic resident care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort* measures) as assigned.* Assist Charge Nurse/Manager and other members of health care team with care delivery as* assigned.* Provide meals and nourishment to the resident according to dietary standards and the plan of* care.* Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the Charge Nurse any unusual findings.* Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy.Provide emotional support for the resident and family.* Provide time to listen and establish rapport.* Affirm and recognize the familys role as the decision makers and caregivers* Recognize the value of the life of the resident.* Provide a peaceful presence.* Observe any religious or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient or family.Provide for a safe and organized environment* Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patients room and bath.* Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards.* Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen* tubing, clutter etc.* Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly.* Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage* family and visitors to do so.Ensure that the resident has all the required supplies needed for care* Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the resident care area.* Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the residents room.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:
- Rising Senior in Good Standing General or High School Diploma General or GED General
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year related experience RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:
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