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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Green House Living - Certified Nursing Assistant in Sheridan, Wyoming
Green House Living - Our mission at Green House Living is to create a long-term care where individuals live dignified, fulfilling lives. Our staff are key to fulfilling our mission, and we work hard to find only the best people to be part of our team.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital has entered into a management agreement with Green House Living for Sheridan to run day-to-day operations. If selected for hire, you will be employed by Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. · Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide care to the Elders living in a Green House. Their primary role is to protect, sustain, and nurture the Elders by assisting with activities of daily living, and meeting other needs as required. The core goal of the work of the CNA is to assist the Elders which promotes a high quality of life and a positive Elder lifestyle. The responsibilities of the CNA include care of the Elder and the Elder’s environment, including cooking, laundry, house-keeping. The CNA works cooperatively with team members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Recognize and respond to the needs of Elders and assure their safety at-all-times.
Promote autonomy of Elder’s in decision-making.
Report changes in the Elder’s condition to the RN’s per “change in condition” protocols.
Promptly observe, report and provide skin care and alert the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubitus as according to policy.
Maintain occupied and unoccupied beds, to include changing bed linens, when necessary.
Assist moving, positioning and transporting Elders into/from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist Elders with personal care functions, including: bathing, dressing, and grooming, dental and mouth care, hair and nail care, bowel and/or bladder care and as needed personal hygiene.
Assure that call notifications by the Elders are answered promptly and professionally.
Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of Elders.
Meet with all clinical support team members as scheduled or needed to discuss Elders’ needs and progress in identifying and correcting problems.
Learn and utilize our lift systems to maintain as “lift-free” of an environment, as possible.
Assist in performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures as outlined by care plans.
Obtain and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension and circumference, etc.
Report any abuse or suspected abuse to the Social Services Coordinator immediately.
Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc., as directed.
Facilitate and/or assist Elder daily range-of-motion exercises, as needed.
Actively participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.
Follow safety precautions to observe, monitor, intervene or report any unsafe conditions.
Maintain assurances that our Elder’s lives remain dignified, confidential and private.
Prepare and serve meals; kitchen and dining room clean-up after meals; provide snacks as requested, consistent with the posted menu and stated preferences of the Elder.
Launder Elder’s clothing, linen and other articles, as needed.
Perform routine housekeeping duties, including cleaning Elder living areas and environment.
Document observed requirements in electronic charting system, per organizational policy.
Perform other clinical support related duties, as requested.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education / Experience / License and Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) unrestricted license in the state of Wyoming.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
Able to successfully pass our on-site State approved food handling course.*
BLS Certification, required.
Additional Skills
Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all Elders.
Communicate a sense of caring, concern and dignity for Elders.
Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the Elders whenever possible.
Make prompt and accurate judgments regarding Elder care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-managed work team.
Must be able to stand, squat, kneel, push and pull.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to interact with customers and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner.
Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .