PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Work alone or with other staff member giving total
care or assisting residents according to individualized care plan with:
o Bed bath, tub bath or shower. o Dental care, hair and nail care,
shaving, dressing and undressing, and application of make up. o
Elimination needs, including toileting by offering bedpan, urinal or
taking resident to the bathroom or emptying of Foley catheter bags and
accurate documentation of outputs. o Ambulate, transfer, and/or position
by using assistive devices such as a walker, wheelchair, Geri chair,
Hoyer or electric lift, gait belt, and lift sheets. o Perform range of
motion therapy with cares. Answer all call lights promptly, even if
resident is not assigned to you. Take and record temperature, pulse,
respiration, and blood pressure and oxygen height & weight saturation.
Perform restorative exercise programs as set up and monitored by the
skilled therapy staff, under the direct supervision of the nursing
staff. o Ambulate residents. o Perform range of motion exercises
designed to restore or maintain range of motion. o Conduct groups
designed to maintain or restore range of motion, strength, and/or
ambulation abilities. o Document all treatment programs. o Communicate
to the nursing staff the need to update programs, per recommendations of
the skilled therapy staff. Feed resident, while maintaining intake and
recording output as requested, and weigh resident as instructed. Observe
and report physical and/or behavioral changes in resident immediately to
charge nurse. Accompany resident, if needed, when transported to
hospital, clinic or other facilities. Perform all functions in a
professional, calm manner in emergency situations. Complete Incident
Reports, do routine charting, and record resident information onto flow
sheets. Work tactfully and cooperatively with resident families,
visitors and staff. Know and follow existing lines of communication and
authority. Participate in Nursing reports. Perform all resident care as
assigned and according to nursing departments policies and procedures.
Participate in activities for cognitively impaired residents as
directed. Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
Assist with post mortem care. (Care of resident after death). Perform
care for residents in isolation. Collect specimens as directed. Attend
required departmental meetings, seminars and all mandatory in-services.
Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment
and supplies, to assure the neatness and cleanliness of entire unit.
Clean resident rooms and equipment such as utensils, bedpans, urinals,
closets and drawers. Maintain the confidentiality of resident
information and records at all times. Assure that all Resident Rights
are maintained at all times. o Report any violation or suspected
deviations according to Lafayette Manor Policy. Provide for the safety
of the resident in use of side rails, mechanical supports, restraints,
etc., as instructed according to applicable facility, State and Federal
regulations, and document on appropriate flow sheet. Answer questions
within knowledge of environment and within restrictions of role. o Refer
people, inquiries, and any problems to charge nurse. Follow all safety,
security, infection control (including Standard Precautions) and
hazardous materials policies and procedures. Perform all tasks to assure
resident and personal safety and the protection of Lafayette Manor
property. Ability to apply principals of aseptic techniques. The above
Job Duties and Responsibilities include many, but not all of the duties
expected of a CNA. Additional duties can be delegated by the Charge
Nurse, LPN, ADON, or DON. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Nursing Assistant training and current listing
on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, as having no substantiated
findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property. Mainta n
registration requirements. Follows/adheres to organization,
Federal/State regulations and guidelines, including Residents Rights.
Verbally communicate with residents, families, visitors and other staff
members. Fluently read and write English and document observations. Be
honest, dependable, and exhibit a warm cheerful, caring manner. Maintain
a neat, well groomed appearance, adhering to Lafayette Manor dress code
policy. Safely perform essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online:
https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/lafayette-manor-prn-certified-nursing-assistant-cna