The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) directly reports to the shift Team Leader. Delivers medical/non medical care to patients as directed by the team leader and the Plan of Care. Always maintains patient comfort and safety to include proper positioning and turning of hospice residents (every 2 hours or more frequently as indicated) Follows all departmental policies and p

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) directly reports to the shift Team Leader. Delivers medical/non medical care to patients as directed by the team leader and the Plan of Care. Always maintains patient comfort and safety to include proper positioning and turning of hospice residents (every 2 hours or more frequently as indicated) Follows all departmental policies and p

Prepares high quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items. Uses established ticket collecti

Sweeps and mops floors at appropriate intervals to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Operates large electric machines such as dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors, and glass crushers. Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks and all other food prep surfaces as assigned. Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in de

Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary. Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. Use only authorized abbreviations established by this Community when recording information. Report all changes in a resident's condition to the Nurse

Sweeps and mops floors at appropriate intervals to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Operates large electric machines such as dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors, and glass crushers. Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks and all other food prep surfaces as assigned. Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in de

Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistance in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care community. As assigned by DHS or Supervisor. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the community. Periodically review the departments policies, proc

Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistance in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care community. As assigned by DHS or Supervisor. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the community. Periodically review the departments policies, proc

Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident Complete necessa

Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes. Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan. Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident'

Responsible for reviewing physician orders and 24 hour reports. Complete assessments, such as admission and change in condition. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules. Assist TA team in the hiring and on boarding of clinical staff as needed. Be a key player in all state and federal surveys and in developing and deploying plans of correction. Record patient med

Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge thro

Round with CNAs for shift change Answer call lights and communicate needs to CNAs; provide assistance with non direct care Hydration cart Snack pass Assist in dining room for meals (assist with clothing protectors and drinks) Make empty beds Tidy resident rooms Dump barrels with CNAs Clean wheelchairs (NOC or when not in use) Sanitize handrails Stock rooms (NOC and EVE an

Implement and maintain established nursing practice objectives and standards; Provide direct patient care to residents. Complete required recordkeeping while admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan shift services, programs, and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of patient care is

Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes Review patient care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan Inform the nurse supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the res