CNA
Location: Middletown Rhode Island
Description: Benchmark Staffing is currently seeking to employ CNA right now, this position will be placed in Rhode Island. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy
Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Recognizes and reports to Nurse or RCD a resident’s change of condition particularly as it relates to needing more time to deliver care due to the aging process
Analysis / Reporting
Reports shift updates in communication log
Timely reports resident and family concerns and issues
Timely reports residents’ change of condition and / or needs
Communication
Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residents
Efficiently documents and provides accurate record-keeping as appropriate
Assures resident information is communicated to the staff through the report process and calendar (i.e., appointments, outings, etc.)
Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e., briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)
Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day
Appropriately handles follow-up issues with families
Compliance and Safety
Demonstrates competency with SAMM per state regulations
Demonstrates infection prevention and control
Demonstrates personal and resident safety
Answers residents’ urgent call alarms in a timely manner
Reviews and demonstrates fire, safety, and elopement procedures
Appropriately documents per resident assignment
Uses proper lifting techniques
Customer Service
Responds to resident / family requests in a timely manner
Meets customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner and makes customer satisfaction a top priority
Answers phones as appropriate
Greets guests and tours
Facilities Maintenance
Assists in cleaning spills / soilage
Reports any malfunctioning equipment appliances, fixtures, etc.
Helps to keep common areas in order
Does not leave any in-use equipment unattended
Efficiently launders resident laundry
Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Understands the nursing function in assisted living
Understands quality of care objectives
Understands quality of life objectives
Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the Resident Care Director and/or supervisor
Reviews and understands the orientation checklist
Demonstrates knowledge of Benchmark Standards and Practices
Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations as they pertain to the job
Has sound working knowledge of policies in the Resident Handbook
Possesses current First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required by state regulations
Organization / Prioritization
Follows daily work schedules as directed and identifies and acts on non-scheduled tasks
Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Maintains a positive attitude when working under pressure
Problem Solving / Decision Making
Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup
Effectively handles difficult resident behaviors
Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Public Relations / Marketing
Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families
Develops and practices the “30-second commercial" and uses it to greet visitors
Resident Care ¾ Activities
Participates with activities staff and residents in daily programs and recreational activities as directed
Utilizes the program staff for assistance and supplies and activity boxes
Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living
Resident Care ¾ Alzheimer’s Care
Utilizes the program staff for assistance and supplies and activity boxes
Demonstrates therapeutic conversation and redirection conversation with residents, offering appropriate cues (toilet, snacks and liquids)
Resident Care ¾ General
Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living
Participates in service plan reviews
Removes, launders, folds, and properly returns resident linens and personal laundry
Serves residents food as directed, including feeding skills, if regulations permit
Knows and complies with all resident rights
Receives and gives report of on-going shifts by oral and/or written log
Informs supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition and needs
Successfully implements the plan of care
Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other)
Effectively handles difficult resident behaviors
Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Assures resident information is communicated to the staff through the report process and calendar (i.e. appointments, outings, etc.)
Efficiently documents and provides accurate record-keeping as appropriate
Resident Care ¾ Hygiene
Checks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issues
Uses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after meals
Checks on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
Checks laundry rooms, common areas ¾ including bathrooms ¾ for cleanliness
Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)
Resident Care ¾ Wellness
Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident
independence
Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status
Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health
Assists residents with medication per state regulations
Able to recognize and report to Nurse or RCD a residents change of condition, including needing more time to deliver care due to the aging process
Provides ongoing supervision of residents health related activities: complies with health care instructions explained by health care professionals and promptly and appropriately seeks and obtains medical attention when needed
Conducts MAR and SAMM audits bi-monthly
Thins charts as necessary
Assesses risk in a proactive manner
Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup
Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day
Strategy
Successfully implements the plan of care
Structure
Provides ongoing supervision of residents health related activities; complying with health care instructions explained by health care professionals and promptly and appropriately seeking and obtaining medical attention when needed
Talent Development
Serves as mentor to new aides
Training
Adheres to and attends state regulated in-service training
Vision / Innovation
Assesses risk in a proactive manner
Misc.
Serves as mentor to new aides
Follows daily work schedules as directed and identifies and acts on non-scheduled tasks
Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Maintains a positive attitude when working under pressure
Attends and participates in meetings
Oversees and/or conducts activities where necessary
Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residents
Appropriately handles follow-up issues with families
Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families
Follows daily work schedules as directed and identifies and acts on non-scheduled tasks
Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks
Maintains a positive attitude when working under pressure
Special projects/assignments as delegated by Director of Resident Care
Requirements
EDUCATION
Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
High School education preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations as they pertain to the job
Has sound working knowledge of policies in the Resident Handbook.
Possesses current First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required by state regulations
Displays courteousness and friendliness at all times to residents remembering their rights to dignity and confidentiality
Possess excellent communication skills.
Familiar with infection control
Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Possesses knowledge about the assisted living philosophy
Understands the nursing function in assisted living
Understands quality of care objectives
Understands quality of life objectives
Demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the Resident Care Director
Reviews and understands the orientation checklist
Demonstrates knowledge of the following Benchmark Standards and Practices:
OSHA guidelines, e.g., chemicals, personal care products, and items locked
Use of walkie talkies, beeper, and keys
Nametag and uniform
Proper punching of timecards / etime
Alarm system
Fire safety and elopement
Consistent attendance and participation in staff meetings and mandatory in-services
All equipment in resident’s room
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physically able to move at least 50 lbs. without assistance.
Physical stamina and ability to assist residents or lift residents where needed and in emergencies.
Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
Physically able to push and pull, equipment and furnishings.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Benchmark Staffing.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:29:55 GMT
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