CNA, 11PM - 7AM, MON-FRI, LTC

Job DetailsLevel: EntryPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: CertificationSalary Range: $17.10 - $20.10 HourlyJob Shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.Job Category: Health CareSUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides direct care to residents in the facility, primarily for their activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs, restorative programs, documentation as required by the facility.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend 12 in-service hours annually to include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others.
Maintain CNA Certification status with Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years.
Knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Report to assigned unit at scheduled time to get report from unit nurse.
Give basic patient care: bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and file nails requested and assist as needed with personal hygiene.
Maintain care and neatness of resident units: bed making, personal clothing, and bedside table.
Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
Pass and set up food trays; feed/assist residents who cannot feed themselves.
Identify resident's personal items with permanent marking pen; bag Health Center laundry and use Health Center hamper; for families that do the resident's laundry, laundry to be left in room or placed in a private hamper marked accordingly.
Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant.
Answer call bells promptly and courteously - check that call bell is fastened within reach for each resident.
Shave male residents daily.
Pass fresh ice/tap water each shift.
Notify medical record office if resident does not have arm band I.D.
Routine rounds to ensure comfort by proper turning, positioning, and drying every two (2) hours - report any skin problems to unit nurse.
Be observant - inform nurse supervisor of any significant changes in the resident's condition.

Be knowledgeable of and practice

Proper bed positioning
Proper transfer techniques –
To chair
To wheelchair
With mechanical lift
Using Gait belt
Range of motion exercise
Training in self care
Recognition and care of decubitus ulcers
Work closely with team members to foster self-respect and feelings of self-worth in resident.
Consistently presents a professional appearance. Wears neat clean uniform, clean shoes, name tag, no excessive jewelry, and short, clean fingernails.
Report for work on time, as scheduled.

QualificationsLicense

Maintain a State of TN Certified Nursing Assistant