Tenant Assistant/CNA - Garden View (FT 2pm-10pm and every other weekend)
St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Carroll, IA, United States
Job Details
The following describes the key responsibilities, qualifications, and environment for the Nursing Assistant role in which you will provide vital nursing care to residents, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure a safe and compassionate environment for all tenants.
Responsibilities
Provides daily nursing care and other services according to nursing standards of care and documents appropriately. Includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, ambulation, toileting, laundry, housekeeping and serving of meals.
Assists in monitoring health status of the client and may administer medications as ordered by the personal physician.
Provides assistance to and from activities and appointments, encouraging as much independence as appropriate. Partners with pastoral and wellness teams to assure participation in resident‑selected activities.
Performs accurate reporting and documentation using established procedures and training. Information includes but is not limited to vital signs, weight, behavior and mobility.
Assists with resident admission, transfer or discharge following established procedures. Completes administrative duties required or as requested such as copying and faxing.
Documents resident incidents, accidents, emergencies or unusual behavior.
Consults with and keeps staff nurse informed of changes in tenants’ condition as soon as possible.
Anticipates and responds to tenants’ needs promptly, partnering with family and team to meet service‑plan needs.
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.
Maintains a professional attitude and works harmoniously with other personnel.
Maintains tenants’ rights to confidentiality, privacy, fair treatment and the right to refuse treatment.
Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and reports any suspected violations.
Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, standard precautions and hazardous waste procedures as described in St. Anthony’s Safety Manual.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent knowledge, skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required; one‑year certificate from a college or technical school preferred; with 3 months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position Requirements, Certifications, License
Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Must possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and the ability to respond to and handle tenant needs in a professional and respectful manner.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, tenants, families and other employees or the organization.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood‑borne pathogens. May encounter unpleasant sights, odors and materials, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. Noise level typically moderate. May be exposed to combative patients.
Other Requirements
May be required to train in and float to other areas within the department or other assigned areas and provide extra support and/or coverage as needed.
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The following describes the key responsibilities, qualifications, and environment for the Nursing Assistant role in which you will provide vital nursing care to residents, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure a safe and compassionate environment for all tenants.
Responsibilities
Provides daily nursing care and other services according to nursing standards of care and documents appropriately. Includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, ambulation, toileting, laundry, housekeeping and serving of meals.
Assists in monitoring health status of the client and may administer medications as ordered by the personal physician.
Provides assistance to and from activities and appointments, encouraging as much independence as appropriate. Partners with pastoral and wellness teams to assure participation in resident‑selected activities.
Performs accurate reporting and documentation using established procedures and training. Information includes but is not limited to vital signs, weight, behavior and mobility.
Assists with resident admission, transfer or discharge following established procedures. Completes administrative duties required or as requested such as copying and faxing.
Documents resident incidents, accidents, emergencies or unusual behavior.
Consults with and keeps staff nurse informed of changes in tenants’ condition as soon as possible.
Anticipates and responds to tenants’ needs promptly, partnering with family and team to meet service‑plan needs.
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.
Maintains a professional attitude and works harmoniously with other personnel.
Maintains tenants’ rights to confidentiality, privacy, fair treatment and the right to refuse treatment.
Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and reports any suspected violations.
Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, standard precautions and hazardous waste procedures as described in St. Anthony’s Safety Manual.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent knowledge, skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required; one‑year certificate from a college or technical school preferred; with 3 months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position Requirements, Certifications, License
Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Must possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and the ability to respond to and handle tenant needs in a professional and respectful manner.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, tenants, families and other employees or the organization.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood‑borne pathogens. May encounter unpleasant sights, odors and materials, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. Noise level typically moderate. May be exposed to combative patients.
Other Requirements
May be required to train in and float to other areas within the department or other assigned areas and provide extra support and/or coverage as needed.
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