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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Indiana Masonic Home, Inc.
Nursing Assistant
About the Job
Basic
Qualifications
Education/Training: A high school diploma or
equivalent; successful completion of an Indiana state-approved Nursing Assistant
Certification course or other education that meets state certification
requirements. Must be eligible to obtain certification within 120 days of
employment.
Skill(s): Moderate reading, writing,
grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and
communicative skills; auditory and visual skills.
General
Responsibilities:
Provide quality nursing care
to residents, follow specific procedures, policies and programs (Infection
Control, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures); report pertinent
information to the immediate supervisor; assist immediate supervisor with tasks
to support department operations.
Standard
Requirements
- Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc.
- Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
- Supports, cooperates with and implements procedures and programs for:
a.
Safety, including universal
precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans,
risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions,
equipment repair and maintenance needs.
b.
Confidentiality of all data,
including resident, employee and operations data.
c.
Quality Assurance and
compliance with all regulatory requirements.
d.
Compliance with current law
and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all
illegal and discriminatory behavior.
- Supports and participates in common teamwork
a.
Cooperates and works
together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal
supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
b.
Uses tactful, appropriate
communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
c.
Follows up as appropriate
with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems
and concerns.
d.
Promotes positive public
relations with residents, family members and guests.
e.
Completes requirements for
in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress code including
personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.
Essential
Duties
- Answer resident’s signal or call light promptly.
- Perform personal care as needed:
- Bed bath, tub or shower (as per schedule)
- Oral care each shift, hair and nail care, shaving, dressing and undressing, application of make-up.
- Ambulating, transferring, positioning by using assistive devices such as a walker, wheelchair, Sara lift, Hoyer lift, gait belt or lift sheet.
- Encourage fluids and chart the intake and output of resident.
- Assure that water pitchers are clean and filled with fresh water daily three times a day.
- Prepare residents for meals.
Serve meal
tray. Feed or cut food as needed. Assure that resident’s food is
accessible.
Feed
residents who cannot feed themselves. Remove tray after resident has
finished.
Clean
resident’s hands, face, clothing, etc.Chart required information as
instructed.
- Notify supervisor of anything in the resident’s condition that calls for attention.
- Wash out soiled linens.
- Make bed and change linens as needed.
- Assist resident in obtaining their optimal level of physical activity.
- Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
- Attend all required in-services.
- Other related duties as directed by supervisor.
- Treat residents and other staff members in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Follow the instructions of the C.N.A. assignment sheet for specific care requirements for each resident.
Job Location -
As
Assigned
Equipment/machines used in
the performance of this job. The incumbent must maintain
skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and
machines used in the performance of this job: Telephone, Mechanical lifts,
Electronic scales, Adjustable chairs/beds, Various other equipment and
supplies
Indiana Masonic Home, Inc
Licensed Practical Nurse - (L.P.N.)
About the Job
Basic
Qualifications
Education/Training: A high school diploma or
equivalent; graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, valid LPN license in
Indiana.
Skill(s): Moderate reading, writing,
grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and
communicative skills; auditory and visual skills.
Experience: a minimum of one year
prior experience in long-term care preferred.
General
Responsibilities:
Provide quality nursing care
to residents, follow specific procedures, policies and programs (Infection
Control, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures); report pertinent
information to the Unit Manager; assist Unit Manager with tasks to support
department operations.
Standard
Requirements
- Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Indiana Masonic Home, Inc.
- Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
- Supports, cooperates with and implements procedures and programs for:
a.
Safety, including universal
precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans,
risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions,
equipment repair and maintenance needs.
b.
Confidentiality of all data,
including resident, employee and operations data.
c.
Quality Assurance and
compliance with all regulatory requirements.
d.
Compliance with current law
and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all
illegal and discriminatory behavior.
- Supports and participates in common teamwork
a.
Cooperates and works
together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal
supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
b.
Uses tactful, appropriate
communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
c.
Follows up as appropriate
with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems
and concerns.
d.
Promotes positive public
relations with residents, family members and guests.
e.
Completes requirements for
in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress code including
personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.
Essential
Duties:
- Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and their individuality as illustrated by the following:
a.
Provide individualized
attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the
highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
b.
Knowledgeable of the
individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident
according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing
the Unit Manager or other care planning staff with specific information and
observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
c.
Utilize nursing knowledge
and skills in the safe implementation of basic prevention therapeutic and
rehabilitative nursing care of residents as evidenced by documentation and
observation of positive resident care outcomes.
d.
Contribute to the
development of the resident plan of care based on the identified resident
needs.
e.
Carry out physician orders
accurately, directly and indirectly.
f.
Document pertinent
observation and intervention on appropriate record.
g.
Maintain the comfort,
privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them.
Interact with the residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a
caring environment.
h.
Fully understand all aspects
of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of
abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative
staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’
rights.
i.
Assist in maintaining a
safe, neat and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the
charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems.
j.
Protect the personal
belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids,
furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly report missing items
according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing
items.
k.
Observe residents for
changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to
appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
l.
Provide care that maintains
each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other
damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile
residents and applying moisturizers to fragile skin, etc.
m.
Answer resident’s call
lights promptly and courteously.
n.
Perform various tasks
assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, residents’ weights, applying
creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.
o.
Assist with orienting
residents and their families to the facility upon admission and to the unit when
transfers occur.
p.
Lift, move and transport
residents using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident
prevention.
q.
Communicate and interact
effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers and
supervisors.
r.
Assist and escort residents
for appointments such as beauty shop, activities, church services, etc.
Participate in activities and functions as directed.
s.
Practice careful, efficient
and no-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follow established charge
procedures for resident charge items.
t.
Complete certified nursing
assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with
department policies.
u.
Perform all job
responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control
procedures including thorough washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated
and proper disposal of soiled materials.
v.
Support an atmosphere which
promotes a homelike environment.
Other duties
- Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned to special projects.
- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions to the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
- Meet on-going requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certification.
Job
Location
As assigned
Equipment/machines used in
the performance of this job. The incumbent must maintain
skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and
machines used in the performance of this job:
- Telephone
- Mechanical lifts
- Electronic scales
- Adjustable chairs/beds
- Various other equipment and supplies
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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