Position Title: Certified Nursing Aide Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse, the CNA assists in performing a variety of duties related to the physical care of the resident. All nurse aides working at the Blythedale Cohen Long Term Care Facility must be currently certified and listed in good standing in the New York State Nursing Home – Registry (NYS NAR) All applicants for a Nurse Aide position at the Facility must have completed an approved Nurse Aide training program and have received a certificate identifying that they have successfully passed the certification exam. Prior to employment, the Facility designee will verify from NYS-RHCF Nurse Aide Registry that the individual is listed in good standing without history of abuse, neglect, mistreatment or misappropriation of resident property. If the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) applicant has worked as a nurse aide in any state(s) other than New York, the Facility will also request information from the nurse aide registry of such state(s) prior to employment. All CNAs are required to maintain their certification and submit their renewal application every 24 months. In the event that a CNA’s certification has expired, they will not be allowed to work but will be reinstated as soon as renewal certificate is submitted to the Facility.
Job Specifications
· Educational
High School Diploma or GED; CNA certification required
· Experience
Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
· Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Needs to be able to perform the following physical activities for the majority of the time at work: standing, walking, sitting. Must be able to move/lift heavy equipment/Residents. Must exhibit fine motor coordination in the manipulation of biomedical equipment (e.g. thermometers, scissors).
Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral English.
Blood Exposure Risk/OSHA Classification
It is the policy of Blythedale Children’s Hospital to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (O.S.H.A.) Standards concerning Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
Refer to Hospital Exposure Control Plan located in the Quality Management office for Hospital procedures and definition of class.
This position is Class [ Ö]A High Risk [ ]B Moderate Risk
The statements that follow are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additional related duties may be assigned as deemed necessary to ensure effective Resident care.
Essential Responsibilities
Obtains report of resident assignment from the RN at the start of the shift
Provides meticulous care to each child that is appropriate and age sensitive.
Asks for direction from the RN when unsure or has questions.
Maintains unit and Resident rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards.
Lifts is a manner to provide safety to self and resident.
Obtains and records urine and stool specimens as directed by the RN.
Obtains, records, and reports vital signs to RN
Transports Residents to and from therapy/school and activities as per schedule.
Changes Resident to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the
therapists or RN.
Assists with or performs treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each Resident
by the registered nurse
Assists in the maintenance of the Residential environment; maintains cleanliness of assigned
areas.
Assists the nurse during emergency situations
Feeds or assists with feeding of assigned Residents during meals/snacks
Assists Residents with diapering/toileting as necessary and/or as requested
Repositions assigned Residents to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body
alignment
Launders Resident’s clothing as necessary
Reports any changes in Resident’s condition to professional staff
Answer telephones when needed and takes a complete message
Cleans rolling stock on an assigned basis, pulls broken equipment out and labels same for repair.
Maintains competencies and certification as required ; follows and enforces hospital policy and
procedure
Assists with the Labeling Resident specific supplies.
Maintains excellent hand hygiene, adheres to precautions as required for each Resident.
Participates in unit performance improvement activities and takes responsibility for own assignments
Maintains the Resident bedside clean, in good order, and compliant with regulatory requirements
Maintains professional boundaries