SNF - Restorative CNA at Orlando Senior Health Network – Orlando, Florida

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide personal care and assistance to residents as needed. Carry out procedures following proper instructions. Foster self-respect and a feeling of worth in each resident by providing consistent understanding and kindness in their care. Observe and report changes in residents’ physical and emotional condition to the Charge Nurse. Maintain an attractive, comfortable, and clean environment for the residents. Prevent spread of disease and infection by following established universal precautions. Attend staff meetings, classes and ongoing inservice programs to improve knowledge and skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned.)

§ Assists the resident with or provides basic care needs: dressing, grooming, shampoos, shaving; oral care, nail care, skin care; bathing, including bed baths, tub baths, showers, and whirlpool baths. Encourages resident to participate to maximize independence.

§ Assists with ambulation: getting in and out of bed, transfer techniques, walking with/without assistive devices; use of wheelchairs; use of orthopedic appliances.

§ Assists with assistive devices for feeding as necessary.

§ Assists with or provides basic toileting care: ambulation to bathroom; use of bedpan, urinal, or bedside commode; bowel and/or bladder training; care of incontinent episodes; providing perineal care; measuring output; recording bowel movements, urination, emesis, drainage, etc.

§ Assists with or provides preventative care; prevention of decubitus ulcers, ROM exercises to prevent contractures; mental and physical stimulation to prevent disorders due to sensory deprivation.

§ Assists with or provides treatments and procedures when properly instructed by Restorative Nurse. Reports concerns, potential problems in a timely manner.

§ Demonstrates proficiency in motivating residents to participate in and complete restorative programs.

§ Interacts well with therapists and implements individual programs as developed.

§ Maintains equipment and supplies for treatment.

§ Maintains consistent patient care schedule and is efficient in use of time. Coordinates restorative treatment with other facility departments.

§ Attends weekly restorative staff meeting to review and discuss resident concerns and care plans.

§ Assures that established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties.

§ Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.

§ Supports facility’s goals and objectives.

§ Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires a screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

§ Must have a current certification in the State of Florida as a nursing assistant.

§ Must have HIV/AIDS training per state guidelines.

§ Current CPR card preferred.

§ Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner, be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions.

§ Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.

§ Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

§ Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

§ Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.

§ Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

§ Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures.

§ Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

§ Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, tact, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors.

§ Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be.

§ Attends and participates in inservice classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed.

§ Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times.

§ Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

§ Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures.

§ Follow facility safety program.

§ Assume accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.

§ Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs.

§ Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.).

§ Understand that this position contains Category I tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

§ Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks.

§ Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

§ This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.