CNA

Company: Acacia Network
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Casa PromesaCNA Bronx, NY : 1/4/2023Job DescriptionJob ID#:3475Job Category:Casa PromesaPosition Type:Full TimeDetails:Casa Promesa is a 108-bed, 24/7 skilled nursing residential healthcare facility providing integrated, bilingual services to adults, 18 years and above, diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Pays $20-$25 per hourThe CNA is a member of Nursing Team who is responsible for performing assignments as delegated by a licensed Nurse. All assignments are performed under the supervision of an RN or LPN, in compliance with facility policy/procedure, within the scope of the CNA's responsibility to provide safe care.Note: Staff must be fully vaccinated per NYS DOH in order to work at Casa PromesaKEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Bathes residents in the tub, shower, bed, at sink, etc. as directed by licensed nurse and appropriate to situation. Bathing can include hair shampoos, fingernail care/trimming, and shaving.
• Assists in meal/nutrition/hydration related activities including, but not limited to:
• ? Seating resident in dining room
• ? Distributing meal trays to residents in their room and assisting residents with their trays in the dining room.
• ? Feeds, and/or helps resident to prepare tray and feed themselves, reports tray errors and/or need to obtain substitute meal items.
• ? Observes and records amount of meal consumed.
• ? Offers and provides fluids (e.g. water, juices, tea, coffee, etc).
• ? Offers and provides snacks/nourishments.
• ? Reports any changes in appetite, ability to consume food/fluid.
• ? Weighs residents, records weight, and reports significant changes to licensed nurse.
• Assists resident in toileting needs, including but not limited to:
• ? Taking to toilet
• ? Placing and removing bedpan
• ? Participating in bowel/bladder training or retraining program
• ? Changing incontinent briefs
• ? Changing urinary drainage/leg bags when directed
• ? Changing/applying colostomy bags if needed
• ? Applying/removing urosheath (condom catheter) if needed
• ? Reporting any changes in bowel/bladder patterns or habits
• ? Administers enemas as directed (Fleets, SSE, TWE).
• Assists resident with grooming activities which include but are not limited to:
• ? Dressing
• ? Hair combing/brushing
• ? Shaving
• ? Application of make-up
• Participates in maintaining the Environment of Care by:
• ? Reporting safety hazards and removing overt hazards
• ? Reporting any resident incidents, accidents, falls
• ? Responding to fire and/or disaster alarms
• ? Maintaining the residents room area by bed making, tidying drawers and closets, helping residents to place personal items such as photographs, etc. in the place they would like
• ? Checking call bells for functioning, reporting malfunctions, leaving call bells within reach of the resident if needed, and responding to call bells in a timely manner
• ? Ensuring that beds are left in a safe, low position after resident care or bed-making
• Participates in the management of clothing for residents which includes but are not limited to:
• ? Reporting clothing needs
• ? Reporting need for clothing repair
• ? Arranging for and/or assisting with residents' use of the washer and dryer on the unit
• ? Performs sanitizing and safety precaution procedures required for on unit washer and dryer
• Participates in the surveillance, prevention and control of infection by:
• ? Adhering to Infection Control Policies and Procedures
• ? Obtaining specimens and transporting to lab as directed
• ? Measuring and recording vital signs (BP, T, P, R) and reporting any abnormalities
• Participates in the Continuum of Care and the Education of residents by:
• ? Assisting with all modes of ambulation and/or wheelchair propulsion, teaching residents proper techniques as directed
• ? Applying/removing assistive devices as needed
• ? Performing range of motion as directed
• ? Assisting with/facilitating other exercise programs on the unit as directed
• ? Applying specialized feeding techniques as/when directed
• ? Interacting with residents and communicating their expressed concerns
• ? Applying/adjusting for comfort supplemental gas delivery apparatus (oxygen face mask or nasal prongs)
• ? Attending scheduled meetings and In-service Education programs
• Transports and transfers residents as required. This includes transfers from surface to surface (e.g. bed to chair) as well as transporting from place to place within and outside the facility:
• ? Uses lifting equipment when appropriate,
• ? Transports bodies to the morgue as directed.
• Monitors resident skin condition:
• ? Reports changes in skin condition to licensed nurse,
• ? Ensures proper positioning of resident to prevent/minimize skin breakdown
• ? Adheres to incontinence care programs (i.e. frequent brief changing, toileting, perineal cleansing, etc).
• ? Performs documentation as required on unit logs/records and resident medical records as required.
• ? Maintains a clean work area, i.e.: utility rooms, treatment room, pantry, nurses' station, staff lounge, etc.
• ? Takes an interest in the residents' involvement with activities and assists with recreational activities.
• ? Assists with admission and discharge activities.
• ? Accounts for linen and helps keep linen area neat and orderly.
• ? Reports to unit nurse when unit supplies need to be replenished.
• ? Complies with departmental policies regarding attendance, work schedules, and dress code.
• ? Attends ongoing educating programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every six months.
• ? Performs other assigned tasks as necessary/directed.REQUIREMENTS:
  • ? HS Diploma/GED required
  • ? Valid and unrestricted NYS Certification as a Nursing Aide
  • must be a licensed Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of NY
  • ? Current Infection Control certification (approved by NYS, valid for 4 years, 4.0 hours).
  • ? Current Basic Life Support certification.'Job Requirements

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