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PureHealth Ventures lists this Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity in texas city, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant
PH Ops of Texas City - Texas City, TX 77591
Position Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral role to the nursing team and has a significant impact on the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA is responsible for providing quality care to customers and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide and assist with physical care of patients which will include but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion
Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations
Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient's condition or behavior
Assist in the dining process by preparing customer for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents, serves refreshments. Completes meal assessment and records oral intakes accurately
Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments
Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program
Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service
Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately
Fully understand all aspects of patient's rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting incidents of evidence of patient abuse or violation of patient's rights
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants
Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment
Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices
Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability
Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional
Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements
May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives
Competencies
Thoroughly completes assignments
Performs assigned treatment according to patient plan of care
Reports timely changes in customer's condition to appropriate party
Demonstrates accurate ADL documentation
Demonstrates accurate documentation in real-time
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of equipment in customer care areas
Treatments and procedures are performed accurately and with proficient technique
Demonstrates a proactive approach to complete assigned floor duties
Culture
This is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.
Work Environment
This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility's no-smoking policy.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
HIPAA
Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company's HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to recognize and react to emergent care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance, i.e. recognizing need for basic life support, control bleeding, choking, etc.
Basic computer skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems
Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
Flexibility in responding courteously to immediate needs of internal and external customers; ability to establish priorities and maintain productivity despite numerous interruptions
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with team members, customers and visitors; cultural sensitivity and ability to relate well and effectively in diverse workplace and with a diverse customer population
Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions
Must show initiative and take action on observed needs
Required Education/Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required License/Certification
Successful completion of a Florida approved Nursing Assistant Certification course
Valid State-Appropriate CNA license
Current BLS (CPR) certification
Preferred Education/Experience
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a CNA role
Worksite address
texas city, TX, 77592, US
Who can apply
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