Cna
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality nursing care to residents; performs various resident care activities and other services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of residents in a skilled nursing environment; coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments; report changes in condition to the immediate supervisor; and perform other duties as required.
Essential Responsibilities:
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:Provide individualized attention which encourages each residents ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
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 charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents needs and preferences.
Attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals care requirements.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.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.
Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems.Perform other duties as required.
Education Requirement:
Graduate from a certified nurse training program.
Experience:
Entry level
Certification:
Current CNA certification with the State of Pennsylvania.
At WEL, you will be paid at a competitive rate and enjoy a generous benefits package!