Certified Nurse Aide, WAT
Location: Tolland Connecticut
Description: Woodlake at Tolland is hiring Certified Nurse Aide, WAT right now, this job will be placed in Connecticut. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Current certification in State of CT
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant will assist with routine a! nd repetitive resident care activities on a nursing unit. Assists in maintaining safe environment for residents, employees and visitors. Primary population is geriatric.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant program that leads to certification.
- General work experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate verbally and in writing using the English language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibi! lities of this position. These responsibilities and competenci! es listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
1. Obtains clinical data according to established policies and procedures.
2. Maintains a clean safe environment for residents, employees, and visitor to include returning equipment to designated areas, labeling and removing broken/unsafe equipment from active use.
3. Assists the nurse with resident care plan implementation by contributing information and carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated.
4. Assists residents/patients with ADL as directed by nurse and care plan.
5. Carries out technical procedures according to established policies and procedures
6. Provides assistance and emotional support to residents and families including taking and listening to/with residents and families as well as knowing and demonstrating residents’ rights.
7. Accepts supervision and seeks assistance as needed by recognizing personal strength and limitations, seeking ass! istance as appropriate, communicating to nurses regarding residents’ condition changes.
8. Completes assignment as directed by nurse.
9. Completes daily documentation accurately.
10. Maintains skin integrity by following the plan of care regarding of turning and correct positioning of the resident.
11. Applies orthopedic devices as properly and as directed in plan of care.
12. Follows safety protocols to transferring and position residents.
13. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:30:41 GMT