Bond Health -
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Well-staffed Health and Rehabilitation Center in Queens, NY
Weekly Pay!
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Certified Nursing Assistant works directly under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs duties in a relation to the personal needs of the resident, care of supplies and equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness, comfort and safety of the resident in his / her environment.
REPORTS TO : Charge Nurse, Supervisor and Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
- Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Physically able to perform the required duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care or long-term care setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides or assists with bed bath, tub bath, whirlpool and showers. (Supervises safety of same.)
- Provides personal grooming : i.e. hair, nails, shaving, personal clothing, mouth care, perineal care.
- Prepares laundry for pick-up and return.
- Checks resident's body for skin care : i.e. rash, any discoloration or edema.
- Feeding and Assisting with Feeding (when necessary)
- Provides calm, pleasant environment.
- Engages in cluster feeding while seated.
- Monitors daily intake and keeps nurses informed.
- Records food intake on Nutrition Work Sheet.
- Making Beds
- Uses recommended amount of linen and diapers.
- Disposes of linen in proper manner.
- Properly utilizes clean and dirty linen carts.
- Secures call bells to bed.
- Beds are made in proper manner.
- Knowledgeable in procedure for linen precaution.
Safety of Residents :
- Make sure, if restraint is used, that it was indicated on assignment and the proper type is applied.
- Restraints are checked at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Supervises ambulation of resident when needed.
- Proper attention is given that side rails are up on bed when needed.
- Completes dining room duty as posted by charge nurse.
- Is alert for spills on floor.
- Answers call bells as soon as possible.
- Makes rounds frequently.
- Reports need for repair and safety matters to charge nurse.
Testing of Urine and Collecting of Specimens
- Has knowledge of proper procedure.
- Records results.
- Informs nurse of results.
Cooperation
- Works well with co-workers and supervisors.
- Maintains appropriate relationship with residents, families and peers.
- Gives assistance to other departments : i.e. recreation, when necessary.
- Communicates well with other staff members.
License :
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Required)
- CPR (Preferred)
For more information or to apply for the position, please contact :
Yanet Haile
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office : 1-718-302-0040 ext. 205
Fax : 1-718-302-0070
Yanet @bondhealthstaffing.com