Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing
Company: Clatsop Care Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Astoria
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:POSITION PURPOSE: The Certified Nursing Assistant
delivers direct routine patient care to an assigned Group of
Residents on the Skilled, Intermediate and Hospice Units during an
assigned shift. The CNA also utilizes advanced training and skills
in specialized fields such as dementia and restorative care. The
CNA functions under the minimal or direct supervision of the Shift
Charge Nurse and assists the RN and LPN in the administration of
treatments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following:Functions within the scope of practice for a Certified
Nursing Assistant in the State of Oregon.Maintains the confidential
nature of the work environment.Is familiar with the current
condition of each resident.Performs routine resident care
activities to assigned residents, including hair, oral, nail care,
dressing and general grooming.Performs routine and preventive skin
care.Administers food, fluids and nourishment
supplements.Administers first aid or CPR as appropriate. Assist the
resident to use prosthetic devices. Assist the resident in bowel
and bladder care.Facilitates resident participation in activities
as desired and able.Organizes tasks to efficiently deliver resident
care.Cooperates with other departments and care providers in the
delivery of resident care.Perform detailed assignments, works under
pressure and relates positively to residents, staff and
visitors.Observe changes in resident condition or behavior and
reports these changes to the Charge or Treatment Nurse.Suggest
changes in the Plan of Care to accommodate the changing needs of
the resident.Documents routine care given and performed
procedures.Participates in the orientation of new personnel by
demonstration and example to assure familiarity with policies,
procedures and equipment use.TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSON-DIRECTED
CARE:With consultation with nurse and RCM, adjust care to meet
individual preferences and unique needs. Gather information on
specific strengths, abilities, and preferences of a person and
reports this to the shift nurse.NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include
the following:All aspects of the job are essential.UNIVERSAL
PRECAUTIONS:Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is
possible.Requirements:QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Current Oregon
Licenser as a Certified Nursing Assistant.2Current CPR
training.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Able to ambulate,
stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 60 pounds during routine
care of an assigned group of residents for an 8 hour shift.Visual
and Auditory activity within normal limits with or without
prosthetics.Frequent walking and transport of residents.Push and
pull wheelchairs and other equipment.Must function independently,
have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with
residents, personnel and support agencies.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
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