Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) |
| August 02, 2010 - October 31, 2010 |
| Location: | Fairfield, CT |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Nursing |
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| Description: | Provides assigned patient/residents with quality daily nursing care in accordance with our core values and within established guidelines under the direction of a licensed nurse. |
| Duties: | 1. Provides basic nursing care and assists patients with Activities of Daily Living.
2. Observes patients for any changes in their condition and reports changes promptly to the charge nurse.
3. Documents care and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Follows standard precautions while delivering care and keeps residents area clean and organized. Uses equipment in a safe manner according to facility policy and manufacturers recommendations.
5. Participates in the care plan process. Follows the patient's individual plan of care.
6. Responds to patient's needs promptly.
7. Maintains cooperative relationships by providing support and activities and assistance to co-workers to insure quality resident/patient care.
8. Contributes to and promotes positive patient and family relationships.
9. Follows facility policies and procedures.
10. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
11. Participates in educational and in-service meetings to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Attends all mandatory programs.
12. Successfully completes Clinical Competencies for Certified Nursing Assistants.
13. All other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Mental Demands: This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
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| Qualifications: | Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 6 months - 1 year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a Long Term Care environment preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility. Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to read and communicate effectively; Ability to utilize various software packages to carryout position responsibilities.
EOE M/F/D/V |
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