Certified Nursing Assistant, Activities - 0.5 FTE
Certified Nursing Assistant, Activities - 0.5 FTE
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Love medicine is who we are its what we do its why people want to work here. If youre looking for a job to love apply today.
Schedule Weekly Hours:
20This CNA position with our Activities Department supports our Long Term Care residents by working Evening Shift typically from 3:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and will be scheduled every other weekend and every other holiday. Total hours are 20 per week (0.5 FTE) which meets the part time status benefits eligibility.
Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Activities is responsible for assisting in performing basic care of residents and/or patients under the general supervision of an RN or Activities Supervisor. CNA Activities assists in executing the ongoing activity program designed to meet the interests and the physical mental and psychosocial needs of each resident or patient. The CNA Activities may also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Leads or assists with group activities as directed.
2. Visits with residents on a onetoone basis to provide a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; validation; individual instruction on specific leisure pursuits; a means of meeting individual needs as outlined in each residents activity assessment and care plan etc.
3. Responsible for maintaining a written record of residents participation and response and/or progress to specific approaches utilized during onetoone visits.
4. Recognizes abnormal signs/symptoms in residents which signify a physical change of condition and alerts nursing for assistance.
5. Assist residents by helping pass meal trays snacks water etc.
6. Assists residents with transportation to/from general activities to/from the dining room or their room as requested.
7. Is constantly on alert for conditions that may interfere with the safety/wellbeing of residents; immediately report hazardous conditions to supervisor and/or charge nurse.
8. Abides by the established policies/procedures of the facility licensing agencies as well as local/state/federal regulatory bodies.
9. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition elimination comfort mobility and safety.
10. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patients health status.
11. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
12. Maintains positive and encouraging environment for residents and coworkers. Responsible for maintaining equipment utilized during shift. As needed will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
13. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
14. Demonstrates dependability organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.
15. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement policies and confidentiality standards.
16. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
17. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
18. Participates in Recreation Therapy department meetings and unit staff meetings.
19. All other duties assigned within scope of responsibilities.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
No education required
DESIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED .
2 years of previous CNA experience.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current InfantAdult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 12 years)
Adolescent (13 17 years)
Adult (18 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Continually (67100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (3466% or 5.5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (633% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (633% or 3 hours)
Reaching Shoulder Level Frequently (3466% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Below Shoulder Frequently (3466% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Above Shoulder Frequently (3466% or 5.5 hours)
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (633% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150200
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
