Certified Nurses Assistant/Cna (Sign ON Bonus)

Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation - $$$SIGN ON BONUS$$$$ 1199 SEIU UNION BENEFITS Responsibilities • The Certified Nursing Assistant, a mature adult, performs under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse • Performs selected resident care activities to assist in safe treatment and caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult/geriatric residents in accordance with established policies and procedures • To provide necessary care to the residents of this facility in a safe caring manner; in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health Services of Long Island • Assists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collection • Functions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needs • Prepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residents • Distributes fluids and nourishment/snacks • Assists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timely manner • Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner • Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner • Ensures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per individual residents plan of care • Communicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's condition • Records intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policy • Assists the nurse in preparation of resident for examination and treatment and diagnostic tests/X-rays • Demonstrates appropriate restraint application and restraint release for activity • Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices