Clinical - Certified Nursing Asst

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Specialty: CNA-Certified Nursing Asst.
Location: Wasilla, AK
Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm.; 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Duration: 6 Months
Start: ASAP

Job Description:

Observe and practice safety according to community policy and procedure,

Be able to explain and demonstrate fire/emergency procedures,

Properly use and maintain community equipment. Show respect for community property,

Demonstrate and be able to explain infection control and isolation procedures,

Demonstrate and be able to explain proper body mechanics,

Ensure that residents are given correct diet as directed by the DON,

Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents' needs for socialization.

Make beds correctly and wrinkle free and maintain residents’ rooms in a neat, orderly and clutter-free manner,

Support residents’ participation in activity programs,

Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators,

Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members,

Work with the care-giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.

Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs,

Treat residents with compassion and dignity,

Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and their families,

Ensure residents’ right to privacy (visual and auditory),

Maintain confidentiality of resident and community records/information,

Show respect for residents’ personal property,

Ensure residents are dressed appropriately, consistent with weather conditions and according to their wishes,

Recognize each resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.

Communicate with members of the caregiving team about residents’ personal choices,

Communicate residents’ end of life concerns and wishes to the Charge Nurse.

Assist residents with their activities of daily living. Provide oral care and hygiene pursuant to plan of care.

Provide nail care pursuant to plan of care,

Assist residents with dressing and grooming according to their needs, wishes and desires. Bathe residents with attention to privacy, respecting dignity and providing a safe and relaxing experience.

Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.

Ambulate residents by applying proper lifting and transferring techniques,

Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, and presenting a professional appearance,

Participate in resident & family tours as directed by Administrator.

Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings,

Assist in orientation and training other staff as directed,

Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned,

Any other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

Must be a CNA in good standing with the state.

Preferred to have successfully completed four (4) months of CNA employment, all state required training programs, and a competency evaluation program.

Must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.

Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.

Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.

Must maintain regular attendance.

Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exams if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigations and reference inquiries.

About Us:
All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing and recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms. Our team of seasoned recruiters are experienced in their ability to recruit, screen and place medical professionals for all types of healthcare settings.

Please reference Job number: 41999