CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT/CNA (SIGN ON BONUS) - Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation : Job Details

Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation - $$$SIGN ON BONUS$$$$1199 SEIU UNION BENEFITSResponsibilitiesThe Certified Nursing Assistant, a mature adult, performs under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical NursePerforms selected resident care activities to assist in safe treatment and caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult/geriatric residents in accordance with established policies and proceduresTo provide necessary care to the residents of this facility in a safe caring manner; in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health Services of Long IslandAssists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collectionFunctions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needsPrepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residentsDistributes fluids and nourishment/snacksAssists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timely mannerCollects and transports specimens in a timely mannerResponds to call bells/alarms in a timely mannerEnsures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per individual residents plan of careCommunicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's conditionRecords intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policyAssists the nurse in preparation of resident for examination and treatment and diagnostic tests/X-raysDemonstrates appropriate restraint application and restraint release for activityAssists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices