Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - RC Oakland
Company: Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Location: Oakland
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Rehabilitation Center of Oakland - Sign-on Bonus for New
Hires
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing
routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and
procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN
Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the
highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all
times.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled
in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified
nursing assistant. A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified
nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolledin a nursing
assistant certification class. Must possess a sincere desire to
serve the ill, aged and infirm. Ability to read, write and speak
the English language. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with
personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the
generalpublic. Willingness to work harmoniously with other
personnel. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and
enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residentsbased on
whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. Must be in
good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be
able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally
upset, and, at times, hostilepeople within the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) GENERAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL Perform all duties as assigned and in
accordance with facilitys established policies and procedures,
nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations. Make
resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours
thereafter to administer quality nursing care. Verify the
identification of a resident before administering nursing care or
serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to
the correct resident. Report missing ID bands to admission
coordinator immediately. Make beds, clean bedside and overbed
tables. Serve drinking water as required. Assure that water
pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking waterand within
the residents reach. Pass water pitcher as per established policy
and procedure. Dress residents neatly and in their own clothing.
Assist residents in dressing as necessary. Assist in preparing
residents for meals (taking to/from dining room, serving trays,
placing bibs, assistingin feeding or cutting food, removal of
trays, supervision in dining room, etc.). Serve nourishment in
accordance with established facility procedures. Feed residents who
cannot feed themselves. Assure that residents food is accessible
and self-help devices are available as needed.
Prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits,
religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from
such activities. Keep incontinent residents clean and dry as
possible at all times. Change bed linens, diapers and clothing as
often as necessary. Do not permit residents to smoke in bed. Assure
that the nurses call system is attached to the bed and within easy
reach at all times whenresidents are bedfast. Answer residents call
lights promptly. Check for food in residents room. Ensure that food
is kept in a sealed container. Report all complaints to the Charge
Nurse. Report any resident abuse immediately (ie., harsh/abusive
language, unnecessary roughness, etc.) Report any medication found
in the residents room. Take to the Charge Nurse immediately. Report
all hazardous conditions and faulty equipment to the Charge Nurse
immediately. Report any bruise, skin tears, incidents or accidents
to the Charge Nurse immediately. Attend in-service educational
programs, on the job training programs and meetings as directed.
Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the
Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,Director of Nurses, or
Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CLINICAL Wash hands before and
after caring for each resident. Place residents in correct and
comfortable position. Head of bed elevated at 30 for all residents
onenteral feeding. Assist residents with dental and mouth care.
Clean dentures after each meal. Keep dentures clean andsoaked with
Efferdent after dinner. Record residents food and nourishment
intake as directed. Perform after meal care as required cleaning
residents hands, face, clothing, dentures, etc. Assist residents
to/from bathroom. Offer bedfast residents bedpans and urinals.
Clean and store suchequipment after each use (document Intake and
Output as directed). Check and document bowel movements and
character of stools every shift. Bathe residents as assigned and in
accordance with established facility procedures (encourage
showersand other self-help measures/activities). Comb and brush
residents hair daily. Shampoo hair on shower days. Clip and trim
fingernails. Shave male residents daily or as needed. Keep hair
under arms and face on female residents clean-shaven as necessary
or instructed. Trim hair innose and ears as needed. Observe and
report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominences. Keep
drainage bag off the floor when resident is in bed or in
wheelchair. Apply Vaseline or A & D ointment to dry skin in
accordance with established policies. Move and turn bedfast
residents at least every two hours and record such information on
CNA notes. Observe disoriented and comatose residents and notify
Charge Nurse immediately. Apply postural support properly. Check
with Charge Nurse for type of restraint to be used. Apply hand roll
or splint to residents with contractures as outlined within the
facilitys establishedpolicies and procedures. Follow infection
control procedures in accordance with established facility policy
when isolationtechniques are necessary. Chart required information
every shift.
Complete Intake and Output documentation on all residents with
orders before the end of each shift. Other related duties as may
become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN
Supervisor,Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CONSUMER SERVICE Presents
professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
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