CNA - TCA at Transitional Care (Rehab)

pDescription/ppstrong(1) FT Days 6a - 6p rotating plus every other weekend/strong/ppstrong(1) FT Nights 6p - 6a rotating plus every other weekend/strong/ppstrongRelief - all shifts available/strong/ppbr//ppstrongStarting at $18 an hour (earn up to $22.50 an hour with differentials)/strong/ppbr//ppstrongDifferentials:/strong Evening Diff: 5pm – 11pm $2.00 per hour, Night Diff: 11pm – 6am $3.00 per hour amp; Weekend Diff: 2pm Friday through Sunday at 11:59pm $1.50 per hour./ppbr//ppstrongSUMMARY: /strongUnder the general supervision of the registered nurse, assists in the delivery of patient care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient and their family.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongTEMPORARY JOB FUNCTIONS Prior to Opening of TRC*/strong/ppOne day per week conducting pre-development functions inclusive of:/ppRemainder of work time, serve as a Certified Nursing Assistant in St. John’s Staffing Agency Initiative. Performing duties under St. John’s Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description./ppTake assignments as directed by the agency’s staffing director./ppbr//pp*These functions fall off after the opening of the TRC./ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:/strong/ppuPersonal Care:/u/pulliPerforms assigned duties as directed by the Registered Nurse or agency staffing director.nbsp;/liliObtaining and documenting vital signs./liliAssisting with all activities of daily living inclusive of bathing, dressing, personal care and grooming./liliMobility assistance including transfers, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and positioning precautions./liliResponsible for observing Elders wellbeing (i.e.: nbsp;change in behavior, change in vital signs, etc.) and reporting such changes to the appropriate team member/liliImplements infection control measures/liliDocumenting services as required by assignmentnbsp;/liliAll other duties as assigned within a Certified Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice./li/ulpuHousekeeping:/u/pulliCleans all areas of the Elder’s environment according to housekeeping procedures with the assistance of EVS Staff/liliResponsible for room clean out after patient has left TRC in preparation for next patient with the assistance of EVS staff as needed./li/ulpuSafety:/u/pulliObeys safety rules of St. John’s United/liliIdentifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards/liliRoutinely places wet floor signs or other safety warning materials to notify others of the hazard/liliKnows and adheres to fire, emergency, and security policies and procedures/li/ulpuMission/Customer Service:/u/ppSupports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals./ppbr//ppFollows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service/pp*Let the Mission be your guide/pp*Make eye contact and smile/pp*Greet amp; welcome each and every person/pp*Seek out personal contact/pp*Provide immediate service-listen amp; act/pp*Use appropriate body language at all times/pp*Be gracious to each amp; every person/ppbr//ppuEmployee Responsibilities:/u/pulliFollows policy and procedures on annual TB testing./liliFollows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations./liliAttends all mandatory in-services/liliPerforms other duties as assigned by the department manager, or person in charge of area where work is being done./li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongMinimum Requirements:/strong High school diploma or GED preferred. nbsp;Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred. Must possess a current Montana State Nurses Aide Certification, or have completed the SJU CNA Course and will obtain certification within 120 days of class completion./ppbr//ppuKnowledge:/u Must be certified nursing assistant and, complete Abuse Training and required training in Serve Safe ™, food preparation, basic nutritional guidelines related to resident menu planning and basics of household financial management, housekeeping, infection control, light maintenance./ppbr//ppuSkills/Abilities:/u Must possess good writing, verbal and observation skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. nbsp;Exceptional organizational abilities.nbsp;/ppbr//ppuComplexity/Difficulty:/u This position requires the ability to function independently in performing duties and be able to problem solve using good judgment with the Elder’s involvement whenever possible. The person needs to be able to respond to Elders needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the Elder’s rights. Incumbent performs job tasks following established procedures and works with team leader to identify and address problems or concerns within the team./ppbr//ppstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/ppRequires lifting, bending, walking and standing for prolong periods of time. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally./ppbr//ppstrongWORKING CONDITIONS:/strong/pulliWork involves some exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises./liliWork involves frequent exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions./liliNormal health care environment./liliWork involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment. nbsp;/li/ulpThe examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class./p