Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Pavilion
Company: The Pavilion at Ocean Point (2)
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The Pavilion at Ocean Point (2) - Salary: Starting rate $20
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 facility's 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 resident's 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 resident's 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 nurse's
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 resident's 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.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
resident's food and nourishment intake as directed.--- Perform
after meal care as required - cleaning resident's 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
resident's 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 facility's 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.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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