Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, provide basic resident care. This is accomplished in accord with the Vincentian Mission and Values of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church, Federal and State Laws and within the Quality of Care and Service, Safety and Disaster Plans of Laboure Residence

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must understand and support the mission of the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian Values as stated in the Seton Employee Handbook
• Must possess personal qualities of integrity, respect for others, good judgment, and good communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of state approved training program for Certified Nursing Assistants including on the job training
• Certified Nursing Assistant who is certified must be in good standing in the State of California

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Complete and maintain an annual basic first aid certification
• Complete 48 hours of in-service training every two years
• Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance; conform to dress code
• Deal tactfully and professionally with residents, visitors, families, the general public, and other staff members
• Speak, read, and write English
• Be economical with use of supplies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties of caring for the residents at Laboure Residence
• Make beds and feed residents, serve drinks and nourishment, care for incontinent residents
• Assist in planning and executing residents' assessments
• Provide for safety, comfort, and the wellbeing of the residents
• Routinely turn and position residents
• Keep assigned residents bedside area clean and personal belongings in orderly arrangement
• Ambulate and transfer resident utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body Mechanics
• Receive and follow instructions from Director of Nursing and assist with activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Assist in assessing resident's conditions and communicating changes to the charge nurse
• Assist in serving at mealtime and escorting resident to activities and to chapel
• Ensure resident privacy, respect, and dignity
• Observe residents' rights; maintain confidentiality of facility and residents care information
• Execute duties and responsibilities in conformity with established routines, policies and procedures
• Ensure physical safety, comfort and well-being of residents
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions and changes of residents
• Detect and correct situations that have a likelihood of causing accidents or injuries to residents or staff
• Report unsafe conditions and safety suggestions in writing to supervisor
• Attend and participate in facility in-service educational programs
• Make sure that assignment areas are neat, clean, and free from hazards and that all supplies are properly stored and replenished before leaving on breaks or at the end of shift
• Answer all residents calls promptly
• Ensure that the call light system or bell is within residents reach
• Report all accidents and unusual occurrences to supervisor immediately
• Be aware of and practice proper infection control techniques
• Work is performed primarily in a convalescent/retirement facility
• Perform other closely related duties as assigned
• Other Nursing related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

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.

• Work is in a health care environment
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs. in patient handling tasks
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the day
• Subject to frequent interruptions

About the Employer

The mission of MSDC is to ensure that all subsidiary ministries have the necessary infrastructure in place to provide quality services to those whom they serve, and a positive workplace environment for their employees.