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Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
nDay Shift
nDescription:
nEddy Village Green is the first-of-its-kind community in the greater Capital Region and New York State to replicate The Green House model. The Green House is a concept that transforms traditional skilled nursing care for seniors and offers an innovative new approach that eliminates the conventional, institutional feel of traditional nursing facilities. EVG features 16 ranch-style houses, each accommodating 12 elders.
nTeam members who care for the elders are certified nursing assistants (CNAs) referred to as “shahbazim”. They receive special training to nurture, protect and engage in the lives of the elders, much like family members.
nWe’re located at 200 Village Green Drive (off of Columbia Street). CDTA bus route 182 has a stop in front of our campus.
nTop quality care: Rated in as one of Newsweek's Top Nursing Homes for 2021. Ranking #47 in NYS in bringing great patient outcomes!
nPosition: Certified Nursing Assistant – Shahbaz
nLocation: 421 Columbia Street Cohoes, NY 12047
nHours: all shifts available
nWhat you will do:
nnnProvide personal care assistance for the elders as a Certified Nurse Aide while maintaining standards of Nursing Care.
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nnYou will work within a self-managed team to provide a home-like atmosphere including cooking, light cleaning, coordinating meaningful events and activities, speaking on behalf of the elders' interests throughout the care planning process, and other duties that are elder-centered.
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nnDemonstrate St. Peter's Health Partners Mission and Core Values.
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n nResponsibilities:
nnnShahbaz is responsible for providing personal care assistance for the elders as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) while maintaining standards of Nursing Care; performs selected elder care while maintaining the dignity, autonomy and decision making of the elder and in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
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nnWork within a self-managed team to provide a home-like atmosphere including cooking, light cleaning, coordinating meaningful events and activities, speaking on behalf of the elders' interests throughout the care planning process, and other duties that are elder-centered.
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nnWork closely with members of the self-directed team in conflict resolution, staffing/scheduling, hiring decisions, quality assurance and performance improvement.
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nnUse LEAN principles in problem solving within self-directed work team and under facilitation of Manager Guide/Director of Nursing.
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nnMaintain required staffing levels including proper attendance per the self-directed work team schedule, which may allow some flexibility, as per facility policy and procedure.
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nnFulfill one of six primary responsibilities in the enhancement of an environment that provides the highest level of quality of life and quality of care for elders; clinical care coordination, team coordination, scheduling coordinator, food coordinator, housekeeping coordinator, and activities coordinator.
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nnEnsure proper accident/incident prevention behavior and immediately report care and safety concerns to nursing, Clinical Support Team members and the Manager Guide.
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nnProject, sustain, and nurture elders by creating and maintaining a warm home environment.
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nnActively participate as a respectful team member of the household's self-managed team by adhering to the house Code of Ethics, attending scheduled team meetings, communicating via email and shift to shift report, and responding to fellow Shahbaz and Manager Guide phone calls when off-duty in a timely manner.
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nnCommunicate and work collaboratively with the Clinical Support Team (activities, therapies, nursing, social work, dietary) to enable elders' highest level of autonomy, functionality and quality of life.
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nnDocument elders' personal care, behavior and interactions in an informative, descriptive manner and familiarize oneself with the elders history, preference and care needs.
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nnEnsure sanitary food handling and kitchen cleanliness as per ServSafe culinary training.
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nnAdhere to infection control policies and procedures and maintain a clean environment.
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nnEmpowered to use good judgment and make decision regarding elder care with their scope of practice; balancing the resident's rights with the optimum quality of care and quality of life. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
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nnCreate and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment through house and shift.
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nnProvide Elder Care;
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nnAssist elders with hygiene needs (baths, mouth care, hair care, removes facial hair-shaving, nail care, back care).
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nnAssist with feeding of those elders able to chew and swallow without difficulty.
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nnEmploy special oral feeding techniques for elders with special needs/difficulties.
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nnMeasure intake and output accurately and documents on worksheet and graphic sheet.
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nnCheck and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
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nnPerform routine colostomy care.
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nnAnswer elder calls promptly.
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nnEnsure that elders who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
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nnWeigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale.
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nnMeasure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations, as instructed.
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nnMaintain safety measures.
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nnTransfer or weigh elders using appropriate lift.
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nnAssist elders in use of bathroom, shower urinal, bedpan and commode.
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nnKeep elders dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when it becomes wet or soiled).
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nnChange bed linens, make beds, provide extra covers as requested. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the elder.
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nnAmbulate elders, including those using canes and walkers, as instructed.
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nnAssist in transporting elders to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc.
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nnPosition bedfast elders in correct and comfortable position, assist with turning elders, and assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
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nnPerforms skin assessment and notifies Clinical Support Team members of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
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nnMeasure and document vital signs and weights. Report any variation in vital signs and weights. Report any variation in vital signs to Clinical Support Team member.
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nnApply cold packs and warm compresses.
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nnUpholds elder's Bill of Rights.
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nnDocument elder-related tasks in appropriate records.
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nnAssist with postmortem care and discharge of elder transfer.
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nnAssist with postmortem care and caring for personal belongings of the deceased.
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nnAttend team meetings as scheduled.
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nnAttend and participate in scheduled training, in-services, and educational classes a required.
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nnMaintain confidentiality of all elder care information.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nWhat you will need:
nnnMust be able to read, write and speak English; High School Diploma or equivalent life-experience preferred.
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nnMust be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with New York State.
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nnMust be able to understand English both verbally and written.
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nnCPR/First Aid Certification required.
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nnCulinary course including Serv Safe training required.
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nnExcellent communication and interpersonal skills and a sincere desire to serve others.
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nnMust be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition.
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nnMust have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm assisting Residents with various types and levels of need.
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nnMust possess the ability to work professional with other staff, residents, family members, and outside agencies/visitors.
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nnMust be able to successfully complete Green House Core Training (on the job).
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nnMust be willing to learn basic computer skills on a daily basis.
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n nPay Range: $18.79 -$24.60
nPay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
nn*St. Peters Health Partners is proud to be partnering with the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) to provide all SPHP colleagues with Universal Access to the entire CDTA route network
n nThe Universal Pass allows SPHP colleagues to ride free of charge with just a swipe of the CDTA Navigator card.
nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
cohoes, NY, 12047, US
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