Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC

Good Shepherd; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Good Shepherd Bethlehem is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our long-term care team in Bethlehem, PA. The position reports to a licensed nurse and focuses on delivering high-quality basic nursing care to residents, while maintaining dignity and respect in daily activities.

We offer excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth within a 60-bed facility providing intermediate to skilled nursing care for adults.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant with current certification.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care under licensed nurse supervision.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care per patient needs under supervision.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and infection control in the unit.
• Document care accurately and timely in resident records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation · Good Shepherd Home - Bethlehem

Looking for a new career that offers excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, low CNA to resident ratios, and endless opportunities for career growth? Then join the Good Shepherd family!

Good Shepherd Home Bethlehem is a 60-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 18 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family!

JOB SUMMARY

To provide and participate in the delivery of basic nursing care such as grooming, oral feeding, transfers, toileting, oral care, weight taking, vital signs, etc., as well as maintenance of the unit environment, all under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MAINTAINS PROVISION OF QUALITY CARE

Renders basic nursing care in compliance with Residents’ Rights, under the supervision of a licensed nurse

Responds professionally and anticipates resident need

Complies with individualized care plans of residents

Receives reports regarding assigned residents as beginning of shift

Reports off to supervising nurse at end of shift and whenever leaving unit

Assists residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level (physically, mentally, and psychologically)

Utilizes resident specific information as conversation topics

Assists residents to receive care in a timeframe and manner according to their preferences

Reports changes in resident status, resident response to care, equipment and supply needs, repairs and maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusually occurrences or observations, and completion of assignments to licensed staff

Documents resident care accurately and in a timely manner

Respects residents’ rights

Contributes to the residents care plan by providing resident-specific physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual information derived through care giving activities

Assists with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges

Prepares rooms for new admissions

Provides supportive care to residents as end of life

Demonstrates knowledge of working with persons with cognitive loss

MAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITY

Complies with all aspects HIPAA

Conforms with organizational policies and procedures with regard to maintaining confidentiality of resident and organizational information

ATTENDS TO RESIDENT PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS

Educates self and utilizes knowledge of resident preferences, needs, competencies, history, and cultural background through resident interaction, conversation, interview , and observation, in planning and provision of care

Incorporates and implements strategies to include psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual components into resident’s daily life

Communicates information pertaining to residents’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual characteristics/preferences, to the interdisciplinary team

ASSISTS AND/OR RENDERS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO RESIDENTS

Performs direct and indirect resident care activities as per the plan of care and consistent with LTC policies and procedures including, but not limited to: bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), feeding, toileting, perineal care, grooming (hair, nails, foot care), shampooing residents’ hair, oral /denture care, measuring intake and output, transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair, assisting residents in use of assistive devices, positioning residents in chairs, beds, wheelchairs, gericharis, turning and changing resident position, lifting residents with mechanical lifts, performing both passive and active range of motion exercises, making occupied and unoccupied beds, obtaining resident weights, taking vital signs, providing post-mortem care, practicing universal precautions and special isolation techniques, monitoring devices as per plan of care

Transporting and escorting residents as needed

ENSURES RESIDENT SAFETY

Demonstrates knowledge of all organizational emergency codes and participates effectively

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in resident transfers, oral feeding, and provision of personal hygiene

Protects residents from compilations and injuries

Responds to the concerns, potential or actual injury, and/or distress of all residents, visitors, and staff

Protects residents from abuse and neglect and reports suspected and/or actual abuse to supervisor

MAINTAINS A SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIROMENT

Complies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulations

Complies with organizational / Infection Control standards on storage and disposal of toxic and non-toxic chemicals and other wastes

Coordinates with health care support personnel as necessary

Keep equipment, supplies, and residents furniture clean

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

Demonstrates knowledge and skill on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacture’s instructions

Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment

DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Utilizes equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Demonstrate time management skills through prioritization of tasks

Maintains organizational policy in regard to meal and break time

Reports to duty on time

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Maintains certification and abides by renewal time frame

Identifies professional education needs and opportunities

Completes 12 units of mandatory education requirements for certification renewal

Shares new knowledge and learned skills to team members

Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activities

Attends staff meetings and development activities to improve knowledge, skill, and competency

MAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMS

Demonstrates knowledge of the organizational structure through compliance with chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident care

Participates in team problem-solving methods

Demonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associates

Participates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvement

Treats all associates with dignity and respect

Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans

Directs resident / visitor complaints to licensed staff

Maintains organizational dress code expectations

CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT

Accomplishes related results

Attends meetings as requested

Represents the profession and organization both at work and outside the facility, in a positive manner

Promotes and participates in organizational goals

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma required

Work Experience

Previous rehabilitation or LTC experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications

Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

***Important Note: Good Shepherd & GSPP Rehabilitation are drug free and tobacco free work environments. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test.***

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.