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Certified Nurse Assistant - Evening Shifts

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Posted : Thursday, September 07, 2023 05:03 AM

ABOUT US Channing House is a leading not-for-profit Life Care Community in Palo Alto, founded in 1960.
We believe that older adults thrive in a vibrant setting that supports active, engaged and healthy living.
We provide a sustainable, innovative community that promotes this lifestyle, while embracing respect and dignity for all who live and work here.
Our team of 170 staff members, from Front-Line to Leadership, drive the mission of Channing House, providing services to the 265 highly engaged residents who call Channing House their home.
POSITION SUMMARY CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.
This position performs duties that promote and maintain the function of residents in their daily lives.
CNAs follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following essential duties and responsibilities: Resident Care – 75% of job duties Familiar with the overall plan of care for the residents assigned to them.
Assist residents with activities of daily life (ADLs), including but not limited to eating, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
Encourage resident to independently complete ADLs if able to.
Document ADLs performed accurately Take preventative measures to help residents avoid falls, skin tears and skin breakdown.
Apply restorative nursing measures (ex: range of motion (ROM) exercises, use of assistive devices, ambulation and repositioning) to promote independence and to prevent contractures.
Uses mechanical lifts as indicated in the care plan of the resident or as instructed by Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.
Assist at mealtime, which may include distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and feeding residents in need of assistance.
Passes nourishments in a timely manner.
Converse and engage with residents during provision of care.
Accommodate their needs by responding appropriately to verbal and nonverbal expression.
Communicates with residents to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Obtain vital signs and weights accurately as assigned and on a timely manner.
Report to Licensed nurse when resident is not eating, refusing showers or other ADLs.
Participate in and assist residents appropriately during group outings and activities.
Accurately document the care provided to resident and the percentage of food eaten on the electronic health record.
Apply slings, stockings, or supports bandages under the direction of the Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.
Change bed linens and make beds.
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces or sputum as needed and under the direction of Charge Nurse/ LN Supervisor.
Re-stocking supplies needed to perform ADLs Measure and record intake and output accurately when ordered.
Report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Safeguard and maintain resident’s personal property.
Maintain resident’s self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
Provide resident opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
Treats resident with respect and dignity.
Safety and Infection Control – 25% of job duties Uses gait belt when walking residents that need assistance.
Practice universal safety and sanitary precautions at all times.
Properly handle clean and dirty linens.
Dispose of gloves, pads and any medical materials according to protocols.
Maintain work area in neat, clean and safety-oriented order.
JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-2 years of related work experience in elderly care.
Educational/Position Requirements: Completed 160 hour Nurse Assistance Training Program Required Licenses/ Certifications/ Background: Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant Channing House Diversity Statement: Channing House is an equal opportunity employer.
Channing House is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, disability (including sensory disability and use of a service animal by a person with a disability), HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, a legally protected medical condition, genetic information or data credit history, genetic information, status as a victim or domestic or sexual violence (including harassment, sexual assault, or stalking), expunged juvenile record, arrest or conviction records (except as legally required), use or non-use of lawful products off of Company premises during non-working hours, performance of duty in a uniformed service military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Channing House also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful, or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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• Phone : NA

• Location : 850 Webster St Ofc, Palo Alto, CA

• Post ID: 9002404112


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