CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT/CNA (SIGN ON BONUS) - Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation

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The Certified Nursing Assistant, a mature adult, performs under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse

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Performs selected resident care activities to assist in safe treatment and caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult/geriatric residents in accordance with established policies and procedures

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To provide necessary care to the residents of this facility in a safe caring manner; in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health Services of Long Island

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Assists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collection

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Functions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needs

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Prepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residents

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Distributes fluids and nourishment/snacks

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Assists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timely manner

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Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner

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Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner

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Ensures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per individual residents plan of care

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Communicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's condition

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Records intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policy

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Assists the nurse in preparation of resident for examination and treatment and diagnostic tests/X-rays

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Demonstrates appropriate restraint application and restraint release for activity

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Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices