CNA - Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible

Company: Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

* Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of residents /patients.
* Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such.
* Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash.
* Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification.
* Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services.
* Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance.
* Cleans room and changes bed linen.
* Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides or sterilizers
* Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output.
* Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident's rights.
* Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested.
* Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
* Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of this state.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
* Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
* Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
* Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
* Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
* Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
* Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
* Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
* Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
* Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
* Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job.

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