Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Walpole HealthCare
Walpole, MA 02081
About the Job
Job Overview Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non –professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:
- Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
- Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
- Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
- Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
- Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
- Cares for personal belongings
- Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
- Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested
- Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area
- Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
- Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
- Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
- Records patient’s oral intake and output
- Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
- Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients
- Reports changes in patient’s condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor
- Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
- Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned
- Cleans patient equipment as assigned
- Transfers patient’s belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care
- Assists with patient discharge as requested
- Promotes a culture of safety
- Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences
- Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
- Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
- Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients
- Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
- Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
- Basic knowledge of computers
- Ability to create a resident-centered environment
- Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Required Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies:
- Caring/Compassion
- Accountability
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Confidentiality
- Team Player
- Dedication
Physical Demands
Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
None | Occasionally up to 1/3 | Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 | Constantly 2/3 or more | |
Stand | x | |||
Walk | x | |||
Sit | x | |||
Talk or hear | x | |||
Finger, handle or feet | x | |||
Push/pull | x | |||
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl | x | |||
Reach with hands and arms | x | |||
Taste or smell | x |
This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.
None | Occasionally up to 1/3 | Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 | Constantly 2/3 or more | |
Up to 10 lbs | x | |||
Up to 20 lbs | x | |||
Up to 50 lbs | x | |||
Up to 100 lbs | x | |||
> 100 lbs | x |
This job has special vision requirements.
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
- Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
- Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
- No Special Vision Requirements
This job has special hearing requirements.
- Ability to hear alarms on equipment
- Ability to hear client call
- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff