Weekend Warrior CNA

William Penn Care Center; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to provide compassionate nursing care to residents. In this vital role, you will ensure that each resident receives personalized attention and care in accordance with their unique needs and preferences. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, assisting with daily living activities, and fostering a warm, respectful environment. This position offers a sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$1000 sign on bonus

Weekend pay incentives

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Must meet local health regulations and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual resident-centered nursing care as per care plans.
• Record all charting accurately in Point Click Care.
• Assist residents with daily personal care and hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Basic nursing skills

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: William Penn Care Center - Jeannette, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Health Care

Description

$1000 sign on bonus

Weekend Warriors work Sat and Sun 6a-10p work both days and receive 8 hours of Baylor pay.

Purpose: The primary responsibility of your job description is to provide each of your assigned residents with individual resident-centered nursing care and services in accordance with the residents' assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Record all charting into Point Click Care accurately and appropriately.
• Report all changes/incidents in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of usernames and passwords for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Required to attend all Staff Meetings per the Employee Handbook.
• Report any potential or actual safety hazards to Maintenance and Supervisor.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by resident to Supervisor and Administration.
• Must work as a team member and well with all coworkers.

Resident Rights

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing is provided in privacy.
• Knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of residents' property immediately to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatments request. Report such requests to your supervisor.
• Communicate respectfully and appropriately, respecting cultural differences among residents and staff.

Admission/Transfer/Discharge of a Resident

• Ensure that a resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e. bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet the new admission and introduce yourself and/or roommate.
• Fully complete Admission packet (i.e. weigh resident, check for dentures, eye glasses, hearing aide, personal items).
• Label Resident clothing/Put away all residents' belongings.
• When transferring resident, ensure that device used to transport, such as wheelchair, walker, etc., is in good working order for resident’s safety.
• Responsible for packing resident’s belongings for transfer and/or discharge from facility.

Personal Nursing Care of Resident

• Participate in receiving report/giving report to oncoming shift.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids, infection prevention, and infection control.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e. bed bath, tub, or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
• Assist with dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Assist with hair care functions (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).
• Assist residents with nail care on shower days and PRN (i.e. clipping, trimming, and cleaning finger/toenails). (NOTE: This does not include diabetic residents.)
• Shave residents daily or on shower days (as requested).
• Assist with maintaining resident’s skin integrity by performing incontinence care as necessary, assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e. take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, bedside commode, etc.).
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Must ensure the bed is properly made, avoiding having wrinkles in resident’s bed.
• Position residents in correct comfortable positions whether in bed, wheelchair, recliner, etc. Reposition resident per plan of care.
• Must chart bowel movements and urine outputs in Point Click Care (i.e. Foley outputs, regular restroom use, character of stools as instructed).
• Perform restorative nursing care for residents (i.e. walking residents, range of motion to upper and lower extremities).
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRS), as instructed.
• Must weigh and record the resident’s weight accurately using the correct scale and wheelchair weight.
• Must ensure residents' call bells are within reach and are answered in an appropriate amount of time.
• Check on residents frequently to ensure needs are met according to plan of care.
• Assist with care of dying resident by providing compassionate and supportive care to resident and family as appropriate.
• Must be able to provide post mortem care as needed.

Special Nursing Care Functions

• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report all skin tears, bruises, and blisters to immediate charge nurse.
• Provide daily indwelling catheter care.
• Provide daily perineal care.
• Assist with application of slings, braces, and assistive devices.
• Turn all medications found in the resident’s room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic communication skills on how to speak and communicate respectfully.
• Basic knowledge of normal and abnormal aging sensory changes and their relationship to resident safety.
• Basic knowledge of providing care to residents with dementia, aggressive assaultive behavior to ensure resident and staff safety including wandering behavior.

Food Service Functions

• Prepare resident for meals (i.e. take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, position resident in wheelchair/bed, place clothing protectors, take to/from dining room, etc.).
• Serve food trays. Assist feeding as indicated (i.e. ensure correct food tray, consistency for correct resident, cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.).
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e. informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident’s food/fluid intake, report changes in the resident’s eating habits to immediate supervisor.
• Keep resident’s water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.
• Serve between meal and bedtime snacks and record consumption.
• Perform after meal care (i.e. remove trays, clean resident’s hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, remove excess food from clothing/bedding, etc.).
• Understand the importance of providing all hydration and nutrition to older adults.

Staff Development

• Must stay compliant and up-to-date on Relias education for the 12 hours required by state to maintain CNA certification.
• Must attend and participate in scheduled mandatory in-services and education.

Safety and Sanitation

• Maintain appropriate hand hygiene.
• Utilize and understand proper personal protective equipment and when it is appropriate to use.
• Properly dispose of PPE equipment after use.
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from facility.
• Keep floor from having excess supplies and equipment. Store in designated areas.
• Clean, disinfect, and return all residents' care equipment to its designated storage area after each use (i.e. shower chairs).
• Report all safety and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents.
• Report missing/illegible labels on cleaners/disinfectants and MSDS to your supervisor.
• Must have knowledge on how to read and identify MSDS binder.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Must be able to use all equipment and have the knowledge of how the equipment works (i.e. Hoyer’s, sit to stands, bath chairs, wheelchairs, and mechanical beds).
• Use supplies mindfully; DO NOT be wasteful (i.e. shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, and razors, etc.).
• Report defective equipment to the Nurse Supervisor and Maintenance.
• Inform Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of your equipment and supply needs to perform your job duties to the fullest.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a GED or High school Diploma.
• Must be licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet all local health regulations and criminal background checks, post-offer drug test, and post-offer physical exam, if required.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and record vital signs manually and electronically.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 teamwork and the team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• Must be willing to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Perform any and all other job duties assigned to you by supervisor.