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 hour
The 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 Promesa
KEY 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.'