A valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Nurses' Aide Training Program, or be eligible to enter and complete such a program and pass a state-approved competency evaluation within 120 days of employment.
Candidates must be at least eighteen years old.
Candidates must comply with Christian Health's ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Candidates must comply with Christian Health's Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior, including completion of position-specific training and educational programs as required.
Responsibilities
Provide residents with routine nursing care in accordance with established Christian Health policies and procedures in Heritage Manor.
Support residents' medical and clinical needs by transporting them and preparing them promptly for rehabilitation therapy, medical tests, and physician consultations or appointments; collect accurate specimens, vital signs, weights, and measurements; and report findings to nurses or appropriate clinicians.
Contribute to residents' care, concern, and comfort across the unit, and assist the unit as needed.
Encourage residents to participate in self-care activities of daily living as part of rehabilitation or maintenance of abilities.
Maintain and enhance residents' personal spaces by making beds, maintaining room temperature, offering preferred stimulation such as music, radio, snoezlen, or activity boxes, and keeping equipment, furnishings, and spaces clean and in good repair.
Provide accurate feedback, communication, and evaluation to residents and families regarding care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants, and refer clinical or medical questions to a nurse or appropriate clinician.
Follow standard infection-control precautions; report communicable or infectious diseases to the shift supervisor; and follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
Provide personal care according to resident preferences regarding how and when care is delivered, including meal assistance, feeding, washing, bathing, mouth care, dressing, hair care, nail care, shaving, and bed or chair positioning.
Follow the plan of care for assigned residents in the handheld personal digital assistant and provide timely, accurate documentation.
Help maintain or improve residents' functioning and health through timely assistance with bowel and bladder functions; record intake and output, ambulation, transfers, range of motion, and use of assistive devices or splints; and use restraints appropriately under policy.
Provide comfort throughout the day according to resident preferences, including regular repositioning, changing soiled or wet clothing or bedding, pain-management rounds, and prompt responses to call bells; check and document specialty mattress operation and ensure call bells remain within reach.
Observe and report unusual changes or events involving physical or emotional status, functioning, behavior, falls, skin breakdown, pressure wounds, complaints, grievances, or clinical needs.
Review and update Personal Care Records.
Support residents and families through admission, transfer, or discharge, including orientation and welcome to the unit or room and packing or unpacking personal belongings.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities and social programs, including parties, church services, outdoor programs, and snoezlen; use resident activity boxes and provide timely, regular transportation to activities.
Demonstrate reliability and dependability through attendance and punctuality.
Cooperate with and contribute to company initiatives intended to improve patient satisfaction.
Carry out assigned QAPI roles and responsibilities to improve health-care delivery processes and residents' quality of life.
Follow established policies and procedures supporting Christian Health's QAPI efforts and high-quality care.
Desired Qualifications
Six months of Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
Hourly Rate Range: $20.00- $23.00
When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.
2nd Shift Differential: $1.60
3rd Shift Differential: $0.85
Weekend Differential: $2.00
Sign on Bonus: $2,500
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We have an exciting opportunity for full-time Certified Nursing Assistant's to provide residents with routine nursing care in accordance with established CH policies and procedures in Heritage Manor. Heritage Manor offers four specialized areas of care: Skilled Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Bolger Short-term Rehab and In-patient Hospice. Providing the best care starts with having the best people. A full-time medical director is on staff and coordinates a highly skilled team that includes: On-site physicians, Dietitians, Clinical nurse specialists, Geriatric nurse practitioners, Chaplains, Psychiatrists, Social workers and Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists. Together, these team members create an individualized care plan for each resident designed to meet their unique needs. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.
Schedule: Full Time, Shifts available: 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm,11:00pm -7:00am. Monday - Friday and Every Other Weekend required.
Supports the medical/clinical needs of the resident by transporting and timely preparation for rehabilitation therapy, medical tests, and consultation/physician appointment. Collects timely and accurate specimens, vital signs, weights and measurements. Reports findings to nurse or other appropriate clinicians.
Demonstrates receptiveness to new ideas, and responsiveness to constructive criticism.
Contributes to the overall care, concern and comfort of all residents on the wings. Assist unit as deemed necessary.
Appropriately encourages residents to participate in self-care of ADLs as part of their rehabilitation and/or maintenance of abilities.
Assists in the maintenance and enhancement of the residents personal space and environment by making beds, maintaining room temperature, assuring personal preferences of stimulation are offered/supplied i.e.: music, radio, snoezlen, activity box. Assures all equipment, furnishings and space is clean and in good repair.
Provides accurate and appropriate feedback, communication and evaluation to resident and family regarding care provided by CNAs. Refers clinical/medical questions to nurse or appropriate clinicians.
Follows standard Precautions Guidelines for Infection Control. Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the shift Supervisor. Follows established isolation precautions and procedures.
Provides personal care to residents with a focus on resident preferences in regard to how and when care is provided for meal assistance, feeding, washing, bathing, mouth care, dressing, hair care, nail care, shaving and bed/chair positioning.
Follows the plan of care in handheld PDA assigned residents. Provides timely and accurate documentation.
Helps to improve or maintain resident’s level of functioning and health status through proactive and timely assistance with bowel and bladder functions. Recording intake and output, ambulation, transfer, range of motion, use of assistive devices/splints. Appropriate use of restraints, per policy.
Provides comfort to resident throughout the day with a focus on resident preferences, including regular repositioning in bed or chair, changes of clothes or bedding when soiled or wet and pain management through key times rounding and answering call bells within standard time. Checks and documents proper functioning and use of specialty mattress. Assures nurse call bell is always within reach and call bells are answered promptly.
Observes and reports all unusual changes, occurrences, including physical or emotional status, functioning, behavior; including falls, skin breakdown, pressure wounds, complaints, grievances and clinical needs.
Reviews and updates Personal Care Records.
Supports the resident and family during transitionsof admission, transfer or discharge including orientation and welcome to unit/room, packing/unpacking of personal belongings. (ESSENTIAL; DAILY)
Encourages and assists resident in participation of activities and social programs, i.e.: parties, church services, outdoor programs, snoezlen. Regularly uses resident activity boxes. Offers timely and regular transport to activities.
Demonstrates consistent reliability/dependability through attendance and punctuality.
Adheres to Christian Health’s Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior, including completion of specific training and educational programs as deemed necessary for the position.
Cooperates and contributes to company initiatives as deemed appropriate for increased patient satisfaction.
Carries out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned in an effort to improve processes involved in health care delivery and resident quality of life.
Follows established policies and procedures in support of CH QAPI efforts to ensure high quality care.
Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:
Discounted health insurance
Dental Program
Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Benefit plan
Employee Assistance Program
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Child Day Care Center on campus
Gift shop on campus
Free onsite parking on campus
Free meals for all employees
Pay differentials
Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
Access to earned wages prior to payday
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Qualifications:
Six (6) months Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Must be a graduate of an approved Nurses' Aide Training Program, or be eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state approved competency evaluation within 120 days from the date of employment.
Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.