Mon Health

Certified Nursing Assistant II and Restorative Aide -- LONG TERM CARE -- Mansfield Place

Philippi, WV, USPosted 2 days ago

Job Description

Job Summary

The C.N.A in this role will be responsible for restorative nursing services in a long-term care environment. Provides basic nursing care to patients under direct supervision. Provides nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Provides preceptorship and coaching to new C.N.As to help ensure that they are successful in their roles. Works with C.N.A Instructor and Staff Development Coordinator to assess and teach C.N.A competencies.

Responsibilities

* Performs restorative nursing services such as stretching, range of motion, exercising, ambulation assistance, brace application, and assist residents with nutrition. * Obtains and documents patient’s vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, respiration and pulse. * Provides personal care assistance to patients, including grooming, oral / denture care, catheter care, bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, and assistance with ambulation using gait belt or transfer equipment. * Maintains patient records and charts in electronic medical records to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment. * Provides nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. * Maintains confidentiality of client and unit care data. * Performs pre-planned activities on evenings and weekends. Thoroughly documents information involving the patient’s participation in activities. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, supports quality assessment and performance improvement processes, adheres to safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Shows the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient's age, ranging from adult to geriatric. * Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and the normal patterns of growth and development of adult and geriatric population as documented in care plans, follow-up and education provided to patient and patient care provider. * Provides preceptorship and coaching to new C.N.A s: * + Plays a key role in ensuring that new C.N.As receive a comprehensive and standardized introduction to their roles and responsibilities. + Facilitate Clarity Checks following the teach-back process to assigned C.N.A’s. + Assess C.N.A skills and signs-off on demonstrated skill “Mastery”. * Provides ongoing support to new C.N.As to include: * Observe C.N.A skills and communication with patients/ families and co-workers, adherence to protocols, and overall job performance and provide positive and helpful feedback. * Assist in development and updating training resources for new C.N.As and other coaches. * Completes monthly check-ins with new hires for the first year of employment * Works with C.N.A Instructor and Staff Development Coordinator to assess and teach C.N.A competencies. * Completes assigned quality and safety audits. * Retrains C.N.As as assigned by Director of Nursing or designee. * Attends meetings as required. * Performs other duties as assigned.