CNA (PRN) - Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Company: Wesleyan Homes
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
The Wesleyan is hiring and we are looking for passionate,
caring, and energetic individuals like YOU! In seeking to fulfill
our life mission, our guiding principles are clear - the community
we serve and those we serve with are valuable. As a part of The
Wesleyan, you will have a unique opportunity to share our vision
and mission of assisting those in need with an organization
abundant in opportunity for growth.We are currently looking for a
CNA to work PRN (as needed) within our Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Community at The Wesleyan. As a CNA at The Wesleyan, you will be an
integral part of a mission and values-based organization that
provides endless opportunities for career growth.Essential Job
Functions:
- Perform all Nursing Aide procedures as directed in accordance
with job description and instructions from Charge Nurse.
- Follow written and oral directions.
- Follow resident rights policies at all times.
- Assist new employees in following established facility policies
and procedures.
- Conduct resident rounds as assigned with oncoming or outgoing
shift.
- Ensure residents have their call lights in reach. Answer call
lights promptly.
- Be responsible for residents under your supervision.
- Identify resident problems and report them immediately to a
licensed nurse.
- Report changes in resident condition to charge nurse or nurse
supervisor.
- Report any unusual symptoms (temperature, rash, etc.) to charge
nurse within the shift they occur.
- Report any accidents or incidents to Charge Nurse (falls, etc.)
within the shift they occur.
- Report incidents and/or unusual problems within the shift it
occurs.
- Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately within
the shift.
- Deliver direct care to residents, providing rehabilitative care
when directed and necessary and render care in accordance with the
Nursing Care Plan.
- Assist residents with bathing, oral care, dressing/undressing,
toileting, perineal care, catheter care, grooming, eating and
checking vital signs.
- Check residents every 2 hours for toileting or incontinent
care.
- Strip bed, change linens and make beds on shower days and as
needed.
- Perform light housekeeping chores in order to keep the
residents' room and unit within the standards of neatness and
cleanliness required by the Nursing Home and regulatory
agencies.
- Ensure residents are given adequate assistance with meals,
nourishment and transportation to meal service area.
- Supervise and assist residents with prescribed meals as needed
and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
- Must be able to deal with possible agitated and confused
residents that at times can become physically aggressive.
- Encourage and motivate resident to participate in recreational,
occupational, and physical therapy to promote activity of mind and
body and other activities of daily living.
- Record accurately and timely, the care provided to the
resident.
- Must be able to deal in a professional manner with coworkers,
residents, resident family members, visitors, etc.
- Listen to resident and family complaints and report to charge
nurse.
- Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate
corrective action.
- Observe infection control procedures relating to nursing.
- Participate in in-service classes as assigned and complete 12
hours in-service as designed by federal regulations.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nurses, other
nursing assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families,
administration, consultant personnel and ancillary service
providers.Qualifications & Experience:
- Must possess current Nurse Aide Certificate from Texas
Department of Health and must keep Certificate current.
- Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the
job.
- Must have a passion for working within a senior living
community, preferably in a skilled nursing facility.
- Alignment with and enthusiasm about The Wesleyan's culture and
core values.
The Wesleyan's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: All new hires for this
position within our Skilled Nursing and Rehab community will be
required to provide proof of receipt of an approved COVID-19
vaccine.The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Wesleyan Homes, Georgetown , CNA (PRN) - Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Healthcare , Georgetown, Texas
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