It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $81,000.00 - $85,500.00 Salary Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care DescriptionALR Unit Manager Responsible to Position Classifications Director of Nursing Salaried /Exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To:DON Is Backed Up By:DON/Case Manager/Social Work WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The ALR Unit Manager (Unit Manager of EH) provides oversight and adherence to the ALR nursing care unit’s policies and procedures, nursing staff compliance and education ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Recruitment and Evaluation of Staff Primary responsibility for oversight, management, evaluation and progressive counseling of LPNS and Aides (annual and 90 day evals) and oversight of LPN and Aides day to day on the unit (*CF) Prepares and administers all progressive counseling to LPNs and Aides – this includes performance, conduct, time and attendance, as well as any other categories of progressive counseling where appropriate (*CF) Consults with Human Resource Director and Director of Nursing for each newly encountered instance of progressive counseling, as needed, to ensure compliance with Woodland Pond employment policies and practices Staffing Notifies DON of changing staff framework needs (increase / decrease coverage for acuity, etc) Unit Manager handles off hours staffing issues only when Scheduler and MOD have not been successful (*CF) Education and Development Oversees and evaluates staff, reinforces lessons learned in training sessions provided and performs random critical thinking audits on all staff Is an active member and contributor to the GV (memory care) programming Care Planning Unit Manager along with Case Manager ensure accuracy of Individual Service Plans and Acuity Tools, communication, and adherence to same (*CF) Works with Case Manager to correctly identify residents that should be deemed “Enhanced” level of care on census (40 of 60, permitted) Policy and Procedure Responsible for implementing and enforcing all policies and procedures for all staff, on all shifts, based on having a proficient understanding of the ALR regulations Requesting, as needed – higher level in service support from I/D team if necessary on the implementation and enforcement of these policies Active consideration of existing policies and procedures and proactive requests to appropriate parties for consideration of policy and procedure modifications to better and more safely serve our residents (*CF) Order of Accuracy and Compliance Receives daily feedback from LPN’s on missed orders / concerns / delays, etc. (*CF) Carefully monitors accuracy, appropriateness and best practice with the inter-disciplinary team and Medical orders (*CF) Includes monitoring of all interdisciplinary orders Participate in and contribute to facility QAPI as deemed necessary in ALR General Serves on Manager on Duty rotation (*CF) Performs resident condition assessments within RN scope of practice Provides limited support of clinical information systems on a periodic basis Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance QualificationsQualificationsRN graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required in accordance with BSN in 10 law in NYS Minimum of five years of long term care nursing preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing experience requiredOne year of supervisory experience preferred in the Assisted Living settingHolds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New YorkValid CPR certificationProficiency with computers and standard office softwareDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric populationExperienced

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $24.91 - $26.91 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Maintenance Technician II performs maintenance related skilled, semi-skilled and non-skilled tasks working with other staff and independently ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Completes Work Order information and other required logs on Worxhub using provided tablets and computers (*CF) Works alone and/or with others performing maintenance tasks and work orders Communicates to supervisors and other staff about assigned work Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned EXAMPLE ESSENTIAL TASKS Maintenance Tech II is to be able to independently complete tasks similar to these in a timely manner and have extensive experience doing so in a work environment. Included in completing each task is selecting tools, materials and equipment needed for the task: Change an electric outlet, switch, ceiling or wall mounted light Repair small and large drywall damage, rendering area complete and finished Frame out an interior wall with door in metal or wood framing Remove and reinstall kitchen sink, faucet, drainage, etc. Remove and reinstall bathroom faucet, and shower diverter Paint an entire room in a timely manner with proper preparation, wall repair, cleanup Replace a failed plumbing fitting or pipe (PVC & copper) Remove and reinstall toilet. Install new toilet components Repair, replace ceramic tile, floor & wall Replace a lockset Repair broken cabinets and furniture Adjust door in a wood frame or steel buck Perform miscellaneous grounds tasks, including participating in snow removal operations during scheduled shift and as needed QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, including making necessary plans for things that may come up that would prevent you from being at work for your scheduled shift on time, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school diploma, or HSE Minimum of five years related experience or graduate of technical school with at least three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have demonstrated working knowledge maintenance type work Valid NYS drivers license Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and instruction manuals Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and function with work order software Ability to multitask Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Per Diem Education Level: None Salary Range: $27.41 - $29.41 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Maintenance Technician II performs maintenance related skilled, semi-skilled and non-skilled tasks working with other staff and independently ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Completes Work Order information and other required logs on Worxhub using provided tablets and computers (*CF) Works alone and/or with others performing maintenance tasks and work orders Communicates to supervisors and other staff about assigned work Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned EXAMPLE ESSENTIAL TASKS Maintenance Tech II is to be able to independently complete tasks similar to these in a timely manner and have extensive experience doing so in a work environment. Included in completing each task is selecting tools, materials and equipment needed for the task: Change an electric outlet, switch, ceiling or wall mounted light Repair small and large drywall damage, rendering area complete and finished Frame out an interior wall with door in metal or wood framing Remove and reinstall kitchen sink, faucet, drainage, etc. Remove and reinstall bathroom faucet, and shower diverter Paint an entire room in a timely manner with proper preparation, wall repair, cleanup Replace a failed plumbing fitting or pipe (PVC & copper) Remove and reinstall toilet. Install new toilet components Repair, replace ceramic tile, floor & wall Replace a lockset Repair broken cabinets and furniture Adjust door in a wood frame or steel buck Perform miscellaneous grounds tasks, including participating in snow removal operations during scheduled shift and as needed QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, including making necessary plans for things that may come up that would prevent you from being at work for your scheduled shift on time, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school diploma, or HSE Minimum of five years related experience or graduate of technical school with at least three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have demonstrated working knowledge maintenance type work Valid NYS drivers license Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and instruction manuals Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and function with work order software Ability to multitask Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population Experienced

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $36.49 - $46.49 Hourly Job Shift: Varied Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Charge RN is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Woodland Pond ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Notifies the Director of Nursing and Administrator on Call as required (*CF) Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team Is responsible for every resident in the Health Center (*CF) Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained Supports the medical staff Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities Ensures consistency between all units in nursing care Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF) Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff Participates in investigations as assigned (*CF) Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF) Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care Guides LPNs and CNAs responsibilities (*CF) Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and Assessment Ensures accuracy of each Completes timely as assigned Effectively communicates the plan of care Ensures that resident care plan is followed (*CF) Communication Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. (*CF) Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment Personnel/Staff Development Assists with employee evaluations, employee praise, and discipline as necessary (*CF) Actively participates with staff education Promotes an environment of learning Ensures staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirements Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders (*CF) Ensures work consistency among staff Promotes a positive, friendly work environment Equipment and Supplies Ensures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste Is cost-effective Policy and Procedure Manuals Ensures staff awareness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. SDS, emergency protocols) Uses manual and assists other staff on using policies as necessary (*CF) Quality Assurance Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience Reports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident/accident/change in condition (*CF) Safety/Infection Control Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposures Staffing Coverage Required to ensure appropriate coverage for the nursing department 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts (*CF) Works beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications) (*CF) Is subject to callback during emergency conditions Takes RN on-call as needed Other Specific Requirements Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic Must work harmoniously with others Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF) Able to make independent decisions Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff members Ongoing education Must continually strive to enhance knowledge, and ensure evidenced-based nursing is being practiced Encouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminars Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Able to assess data reflecting the residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents requirements relative to their age-specific needs Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience preferred Holds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New York Proficiency with computers and standard office software Valid CPR certification

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Salary Range: $19.42 - $23.02 Hourly Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The CNA II is responsible to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. As a Certified Nursing Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties CNA II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Uses the wristband and photo to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary (*CF) Documents all cares provided in EMR (*CF) Ensures that extensive nursing care documentation is complete in CNA cardex to demonstrate completion of additional tasks (*CF) Reports all changes in the residents condition to the Charge Nurse (*CF) Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Agrees not to disclose residents protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Reports any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information system Personnel: Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors (*CF) Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents (*CF) Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift Meets with nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident (*CF) Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor Reports known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator/Corporate Compliance Officer Ensures that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines Personal Nursing Care Functions: Participates in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty (*CF) High frequency of admission and discharges-ensures all care related to these processes are completed to include: Obtaining frequent vital signs-at least once each shift Obtaining frequent weights-daily, initially (*CF) Assists resident with all grooming tasks each shift, including but not limited to, oral/dental care, bathing, dressing, hair care, shaving, nail care (*CF) Frequent skin monitoring due to anticoagulant therapies and/or special brace/sling use and report to nurse any irregularity observed (*CF) Performs necessary treatments (i.e. OTC creams, barrier creams, etc.) (*CF) Assists nurses with frequent treatments and assessments, as directed (*CF) Assists resident with bowel and bladder functions and any incontinence care, ensuring residents are dry (*CF) Tracks and documents all daily intake and participates in tracking/reporting of daily fluid goals not met (*CF) Performs foley catheter care and documents/reports output each shift (*CF) Assists in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary Provides care for residents with overall higher acuity, providing total assist for turning and positioning, dressing, personal hygiene, more frequent toileting schedules, higher prevalence of max to total assist with all ADLs as per care plan, using proper body mechanics and mechanical lifts as warranted (*CF) Frequent use of different types of mechanical lifts due to high incidence of total dependence in transfer (*CF) Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed Follows Spinal, Sternal, and Hip precautions for all ordered residents regarding fresh post-op critical care (*CF) Answers resident calls as promptly as feasible, ensuring that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently (*CF) Assists with the care of the dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed (*CF) Food Service Functions: Prepares residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place clothing protectors or napkins, take to/from dining room, etc.) (*CF) Monitors and adheres to high prevalence of mechanically altered diets, thickened liquids and adaptive equipment use for meals (*CF) Serves food trays. Provides total assistance with feeding (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.) (*CF) Assists residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.) Records the residents food/fluid intake. Reports changes in the residents eating habits (*CF) Keeps residents water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident (*CF) Serves between meal and bedtime snacks. Documents such in the intake book (*CF) Performs after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean residents hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.) Checks rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper container, unauthorized food items, etc.) Staff Development: Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant (*CF) Attends and participates in scheduled orientation programs and activities Attends and participates in facility in-service training programs as instructed Safety and Sanitation: Washes hands before and after performing any service for the resident Keeps the nurses call system within easy reach of the resident (*CF) Resonds to and checks each shift for placement and function of alarms (i.e, bed, chair, tab, floor pad, etc.) (*CF) Monitor bed rails and bed height to ensure they are as care planned to ensure resident safety (*CF) Immediately notifies the Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility (*CF) Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing Services and/or to the Infection Control Coordinator Follows established isolation precautions and procedures (*CF) Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies (i.e., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents Monitors and/or applies as ordered all specialty braces/slings as per care plan, such as TLSO, Miam-J collars, etc (*CF) Monitors restraints, if ordered. Ensures they are released every 2 hours and for all meals and care provided (*CF) Reports missing/illegible labels and SDSs to your supervisor Equipment and Supply Functions: Uses only the equipment you have been trained to use in a safe manner Reports defective equipment to the Charge Nurse Informs the Charge Nurse of your equipment and supply needs Resident Rights: Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information (*CF) Ensures that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect, knocking before entering room, ensuring privacy for all care provided (*CF) Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property (*CF) Honors the residents refusal of treatment request. Reports such requests to the nursing supervisor III. Working Conditions: Adherence to a strict regulatory environment (*CF) Adherence to highly detailed, consistently changing, individualized care planned nursing instructions (*CF) Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurses stations, resident rooms, etc.), intermittently moving due to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace Accepts and responds to constructive criticism Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications High school diploma or HSE Holds a current Nursing Assistant certification in New York State Valid CPR certification Proficiency with computers and standard office software Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Salary Range: $19.42 - $23.02 Hourly Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The CNA II is responsible to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. As a Certified Nursing Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties CNA II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Uses the wristband and photo to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary (*CF) Documents all cares provided in EMR (*CF) Ensures that extensive nursing care documentation is complete in CNA cardex to demonstrate completion of additional tasks (*CF) Reports all changes in the residents condition to the Charge Nurse (*CF) Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Agrees not to disclose residents protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Reports any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information system Personnel: Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors (*CF) Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents (*CF) Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift Meets with nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident (*CF) Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor Reports known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator/Corporate Compliance Officer Ensures that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines Personal Nursing Care Functions: Participates in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty (*CF) High frequency of admission and discharges-ensures all care related to these processes are completed to include: Obtaining frequent vital signs-at least once each shift Obtaining frequent weights-daily, initially (*CF) Assists resident with all grooming tasks each shift, including but not limited to, oral/dental care, bathing, dressing, hair care, shaving, nail care (*CF) Frequent skin monitoring due to anticoagulant therapies and/or special brace/sling use and report to nurse any irregularity observed (*CF) Performs necessary treatments (i.e. OTC creams, barrier creams, etc.) (*CF) Assists nurses with frequent treatments and assessments, as directed (*CF) Assists resident with bowel and bladder functions and any incontinence care, ensuring residents are dry (*CF) Tracks and documents all daily intake and participates in tracking/reporting of daily fluid goals not met (*CF) Performs foley catheter care and documents/reports output each shift (*CF) Assists in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary Provides care for residents with overall higher acuity, providing total assist for turning and positioning, dressing, personal hygiene, more frequent toileting schedules, higher prevalence of max to total assist with all ADLs as per care plan, using proper body mechanics and mechanical lifts as warranted (*CF) Frequent use of different types of mechanical lifts due to high incidence of total dependence in transfer (*CF) Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed Follows Spinal, Sternal, and Hip precautions for all ordered residents regarding fresh post-op critical care (*CF) Answers resident calls as promptly as feasible, ensuring that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently (*CF) Assists with the care of the dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed (*CF) Food Service Functions: Prepares residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place clothing protectors or napkins, take to/from dining room, etc.) (*CF) Monitors and adheres to high prevalence of mechanically altered diets, thickened liquids and adaptive equipment use for meals (*CF) Serves food trays. Provides total assistance with feeding (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.) (*CF) Assists residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.) Records the residents food/fluid intake. Reports changes in the residents eating habits (*CF) Keeps residents water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident (*CF) Serves between meal and bedtime snacks. Documents such in the intake book (*CF) Performs after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean residents hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.) Checks rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper container, unauthorized food items, etc.) Staff Development: Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant (*CF) Attends and participates in scheduled orientation programs and activities Attends and participates in facility in-service training programs as instructed Safety and Sanitation: Washes hands before and after performing any service for the resident Keeps the nurses call system within easy reach of the resident (*CF) Resonds to and checks each shift for placement and function of alarms (i.e, bed, chair, tab, floor pad, etc.) (*CF) Monitor bed rails and bed height to ensure they are as care planned to ensure resident safety (*CF) Immediately notifies the Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility (*CF) Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing Services and/or to the Infection Control Coordinator Follows established isolation precautions and procedures (*CF) Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies (i.e., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents Monitors and/or applies as ordered all specialty braces/slings as per care plan, such as TLSO, Miam-J collars, etc (*CF) Monitors restraints, if ordered. Ensures they are released every 2 hours and for all meals and care provided (*CF) Reports missing/illegible labels and SDSs to your supervisor Equipment and Supply Functions: Uses only the equipment you have been trained to use in a safe manner Reports defective equipment to the Charge Nurse Informs the Charge Nurse of your equipment and supply needs Resident Rights: Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information (*CF) Ensures that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect, knocking before entering room, ensuring privacy for all care provided (*CF) Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property (*CF) Honors the residents refusal of treatment request. Reports such requests to the nursing supervisor III. Working Conditions: Adherence to a strict regulatory environment (*CF) Adherence to highly detailed, consistently changing, individualized care planned nursing instructions (*CF) Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e. nurses stations, resident rooms, etc.), intermittently moving due to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace Accepts and responds to constructive criticism Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications High school diploma or HSE Holds a current Nursing Assistant certification in New York State Valid CPR certification Proficiency with computers and standard office software Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population