Good Shepherd Rehab Allentown , PA 18101
Posted 1 week ago
Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family!
The Raker Center at Good Shepherd is a 99-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 12 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family!
JOB SUMMARY
To provide and participate in the delivery of basic nursing care such as grooming, oral feeding, transfers, toileting, oral care, weight taking, vital signs, etc., as well as maintenance of the unit environment, all under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MAINTAINS PROVISION OF QUALITY CARE
Renders basic nursing care in compliance with Residents' Rights, under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Responds professionally and anticipates resident need
Complies with individualized care plans of residents
Receives reports regarding assigned residents as beginning of shift
Reports off to supervising nurse at end of shift and whenever leaving unit
Assists residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level (physically, mentally, and psychologically)
Utilizes resident specific information as conversation topics
Assists residents to receive care in a timeframe and manner according to their preferences
Reports changes in resident status, resident response to care, equipment and supply needs, repairs and maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusually occurrences or observations, and completion of assignments to licensed staff
Documents resident care accurately and in a timely manner
Respects residents' rights
Contributes to the residents care plan by providing resident-specific physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual information derived through care giving activities
Assists with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges
Prepares rooms for new admissions
Provides supportive care to residents as end of life
Demonstrates knowledge of working with persons with cognitive loss
MAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITY
Complies with all aspects HIPAA
Conforms with organizational policies and procedures with regard to maintaining confidentiality of resident and organizational information
ATTENDS TO RESIDENT PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS
Educates self and utilizes knowledge of resident preferences, needs, competencies, history, and cultural background through resident interaction, conversation, interview , and observation, in planning and provision of care
Incorporates and implements strategies to include psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual components into resident's daily life
Communicates information pertaining to residents' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual characteristics/preferences, to the interdisciplinary team
ASSISTS AND/OR RENDERS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO RESIDENTS
Performs direct and indirect resident care activities as per the plan of care and consistent with LTC policies and procedures including, but not limited to: bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), feeding, toileting, perineal care, grooming (hair, nails, foot care), shampooing residents' hair, oral /denture care, measuring intake and output, transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair, assisting residents in use of assistive devices, positioning residents in chairs, beds, wheelchairs, gericharis, turning and changing resident position, lifting residents with mechanical lifts, performing both passive and active range of motion exercises, making occupied and unoccupied beds, obtaining resident weights, taking vital signs, providing post-mortem care, practicing universal precautions and special isolation techniques, monitoring devices as per plan of care
Transporting and escorting residents as needed
ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY
Demonstrates knowledge of all organizational emergency codes and participates effectively
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in resident transfers, oral feeding, and provision of personal hygiene
Protects residents from compilations and injuries
Responds to the concerns, potential or actual injury, and/or distress of all residents, visitors, and staff
Protects residents from abuse and neglect and reports suspected and/or actual abuse to supervisor
MAINTAINS A SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIROMENT
Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations
Complies with organizational / Infection Control standards on storage and disposal of toxic and non-toxic chemicals and other wastes
Coordinates with health care support personnel as necessary
Keep equipment, supplies, and residents furniture clean
Keeps environment clean
ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
Demonstrates knowledge and skill on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacture's instructions
Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment
DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Utilizes equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Demonstrate time management skills through prioritization of tasks
Maintains organizational policy in regard to meal and break time
Reports to duty on time
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Maintains certification and abides by renewal time frame
Identifies professional education needs and opportunities
Completes 12 units of mandatory education requirements for certification renewal
Shares new knowledge and learned skills to team members
Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities
Attends staff meetings and development activities to improve knowledge, skill, and competency
MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS
Demonstrates knowledge of the organizational structure through compliance with chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care
Participates in team problem-solving methods
Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates
Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement
Treats all associates with dignity and respect
Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
Directs resident / visitor complaints to licensed staff
Maintains organizational dress code expectations
CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
Accomplishes related results
Attends meetings as requested
Represents the profession and organization both at work and outside the facility, in a positive manner
Promotes and participates in organizational goals
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High School Diploma required
Work Experience
Previous rehabilitation or LTC experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant certification required
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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