Wound Care Technician FT PT Evening Shift CNA
Company: Alden Estates of Shorewood
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:Provides residents with daily nursing care in
accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, regulations, and facility policies. May be directed by
the Wound Care Coordinator / Treatment Nurse, or designee to ensure
that the highest degree of quality care is always
maintained.QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful completion of a Certified
Nursing Assistant Program with a certificate or other written
verification from the school and successful completion of the
Department approved nursing assistant competency evaluation or
successful completion of a United States military training program
that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training
Program.Be at least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good
moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy.Provide evidence
of employment or occupation, if any, and residence for two years
prior to initial employment as a nursing assistant.Must possess a
high school diploma or G.E.D.Must possess current CPR certificate
or become certified within two weeks of employment.Demonstrates
interest and/or knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and
elderly. Must be able to deal tactfully with customers, family
members, visitors, personnel etc.Must be able to read, write, and
speak the English language in an understandable manner.Must possess
the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action.Must possess the ability and willingness to
work harmoniously with other personnel.Must be personable,
enthusiastic, and personable.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to
move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to cope
with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the
position can be fully met.Must function independently, have
flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work
effectively with residents, visitors, personnel, and support
agencies.Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability.Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled,
young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.May be
required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc.,
in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.Is subject to
exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including
exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSEnsure that all nursing procedures and protocols are
followed in accordance with established policies and procedures,
including dress code.Participates in the skin report and or / Stand
up with nursing members daily.Communicates any initial sign of a
skin abnormality in skin integrity, or any missing Dressing right
away to the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse /staff nurse
for replacement.Monitors turning and positioning of residents and
assists in turning and repositioning as well as documenting that in
Point of Care (POC).Monitors shower and bed bath completion for
wound patients and assists as needed as well as documenting
shower/bath in Point of Care and documenting any skin abnormality
in (POC) and reporting to the Nurse on duty.Monitors off-loading of
heels or placement of heel lift boots, per resident modality and
document in (POC) if applicable.Participates and assists in the
daily rounds with the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment
Nurse.Monitors compliance with preventative skin moisture barrier,
equipment usage, i.e.: (wedge cushions, wheelchair cushions,
pillows) and specialty mattresses.Monitors off-loading when
resident up in their wheel- chair and assist in positioning if
needed.Aides with assistance during activities of daily living to a
specific number of residents and/or as directed by the Wound Care
Coordinator/Treatment Nurse.May Assist in developing a written plan
of care for each Resident with specific problems or needs of that
Resident.Attends and actively participates in a resident care plan
conference, and or Resident Council and/or Family Council when
invited.Reports all concerns, complaints made by the Resident or
their family to the Administrator/ or designee.Makes rounds to
assure Residents are safe and comfortable and their Call lights
within reach.Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest,
and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the
department.Participates in In-service Education Programs.Assists in
implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that
orientatesthe new staff of Alden to the facility wound care
program, and its policies and procedures as requested.Recommends to
the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse any equipment or supply
needs of the department.Documents Rounds daily on Skin QA sheet
provided and daily returns QA sheet to Wound Care
Coordinator/Treatment Nurse.Check Low Air Loss Mattresses daily for
settings, adjusts as necessary and report any issues to Wound Care
Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse. Helps with changing or switching out
of Low Air Loss Mattresses as needed.Ensure that the Low Air Loss
Mattresses are being cleaned by housekeeping on showers days.Aide
in monitoring the linen on the Low Air Loss Mattresses during
rounds.Inventories and stores the new Residents personal
possessions as needed.Assists Residents with packing personal
possessions when they are transferred to a new room or discharged
(including personal turning schedules from old rooms to new
rooms).Maintains intake and output records as instructed. Checks
and documents bowel movements and character of stools if
applicable.Assist with making occupied and unoccupied beds, changes
of bed linens, straightens rooms, closets, and drawers. Notifies
housekeeping if mattress in need of cleaning.Obtains blood
pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, heights and weights, and
records if indicated.Shares in the performance measures for the
facility regarding the outcomes of areas monitored.OTHER AREAS OF
ASSISTING RESIDENTObserves Residents physical condition, attitude,
reactions, appetite, etc., and reports any changes and/or unusual
findings to the Nurse/RCC so care plan can be updated.Performs
personal services for Residents (i.e., reading, writing letters,
etc.) as time allows.Encourages Residents to help themselves and
promotes self-care in aiding rehabilitation as much as
possible.Assists with care of dying and expired Residents.Records
resident food/fluid intake. Completes meal monitor form as
indicated.Reports changes in resident's eating habits to the Staff
Nurse.Keeps Residents water pitchers clean and filled with fresh
water on each shift unless contraindicated.Wears transfer belt or
have available always and utilizes as needed.Reports all hazardous
equipment and conditions to the Staff Nurse immediately.Performs
other related duties as assigned.
Keywords: Alden Estates of Shorewood, Joliet , Wound Care Technician FT PT Evening Shift CNA, Professions , Joliet, Illinois
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