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Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant
Under general supervision, provides direct care to residents and assists with activities of daily living. Provides effective, timely, and quality health care assistance and related support for assisted living residents.
Direct Care:
Assists residents with showers according to resident service plan and as directed
Assists residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. Brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouthcare, etc).
Assists residents with undressing/dressing as necessary
Assists residents with hair care functions (i.e. Combing, brushing, shampooing, etc).
Assists residents with nail care (i.e. Clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toe nails).
Incontinence management
Position residents in correct and comfortable positions for pressure relief.
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions (i.e. Take to bathroom, offer portable commode, change Prevails, etc.)
Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, etc.
Assists residents to walk with or without self- help devices as instructed.
Answers resident calls promptly
Assist with the care of the dying resident, maintaining hope, dignity, and love for the resident at all times.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Housekeeping and general cleaning:
Changes soiled linen and bedding.
Disposes of soiled or contaminated items in accordance with facility policy on blood borne pathogens.
Make beds if needed.
Communication/Reporting:
Takes vital signs on residents and properly records each resident's vital signs as assigned (i.e. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse).
Observes residents well being including changes in behavior, change in vital signs, etc. and reports such changes to the appropriate supervisor.
Weighs and measures residents as instructed.
Participates in and receives the nursing report on assigned shift.
Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information according to the St. John's Policy on Confidentiality and Resident Rights.
Reports suspected abuse of a resident or inappropriate behavior toward a resident to the supervisor immediately.
Safety:
Obeys safety rules of St. John's United.
Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
Attends mandatory safety in-services.
Utilizes proper body mechanics when transferring residents.
Follows established policies and procedures regarding exposure to blood/body fluids. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belts, mechanical lifts, personal protective equipment).
Mission/Customer Service:
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service
Employee Responsibilities:
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services.
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certifications in accord with the State of Montana.
Performs duties as requested by nurse such as dressing changes, BG's, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Managers or person in charge of area where work is being done.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred.
Must possess a current Montana State Nurses Aide Certification, or have completed the SJU CNA Course and will obtain certification within 120 days of class completion.
Worksite address
meridian, ID, 83680, US
Who can apply
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