Certified Nursing Assistant - Bakersfield
Company: Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield - A nursing assistant 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.QUALIFICATIONS--- Currently enrolled in a
school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified
nursing assistant.--- 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.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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