CNA - Full Time Nights

Douglas Care Center in Douglas, WY

Type

Full-time

Contact Information

Contact: Kari Yeaman
Phone: 307-358-3397
Fax: 307-358-1891
Email: kyeaman@hmsmt.com
Website: douglascarecenter.com

Description

Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.

Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.

Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.

Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions. Able effectively to communicate with staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.

Able to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively and/or physically impaired.

Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.

Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time.

Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for work place safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time.

Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.

Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of others.

Able to meet personal care needs for up to:

13 residents per day shift

13 residents per evening shift

26 residents per night shift

Demonstrates competence in performing all services required of a nurse aide including providing nursing and nursing related services to individuals with cognitive impairments.

Able to recognize changes in resident%u2019s conditions as evidenced by physical symptoms, verbal expression or observation of change in mental or psychosocial status.