Reference #: 5001000555606CNA111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063

　　POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists residents with personal care activities, nutritional needs, and restorative function. CNAs perform assigned medical tasks, provide individual transportation, and assist with leisure activities. Emphasis is placed on active treatment goals and achievement of the highest level of function for the resident. CNAs adhere to clinical standards of care and organizational policies and procedures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Personal Care ActivitiesPerforms/assists with personal care activities including bathing, dressing, shaving, toileting, and incontinence care in accordance with program protocolsPerforms/assists with oral care including brushing and flossing of teeth, swabbing gums, denture care, and administration of mouthwashPerforms/assists residents with nail care of finger and toenails for non-diabetic residentsAssists residents with snack and meal set up and feeding including but not limited to utilizing prescribed diet textures and consistencies, feeding techniques, and adaptive feeding equipmentRestorative Care ActivitiesAssists residents with ambulation including use of gait belts, walkers, rollators, and other devices in accordance with the resident's plan of careApplies prescribed bracesAssists residents with transfers to and from bed, chair, or wheelchair utilizing two-person transfer techniques and mechanical lifts as neededMaintains proper positioning of residents in bed, therapeutic chair, or wheelchair to prevent aspirationMaintains every two (2) hour (Q2) turning and repositioning for all assigned residents including utilizing positioning pillows and tilt in space chairs to relieve pressure and documenting position changes on turning and repositioning worksheetsMonitoring of Physical StatusTakes vital signs for residents as specified by the care plan and records the results in the resident's chartEmpties Foley catheters and documents outputApplies prescribed oxygen therapy devices such as nasal cannula or oxygen mask and monitors placementMonitors resident bowel function and maintains documentation of bowel movements, documenting changes in bowel function and alerting the nurseObserves resident for changes in baseline level of mental and physical function and immediately reports changes to the licensed nurseDocumentation and ReportingCompletes progress notes, supports/goals data collection sheets, Transfer Sheet (for recording transfer of coverage for 1:1 assignments), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) documentation as assignedCompletes Incident Reports per Elwyn policyOther DutiesMaintains a clean-living area for residents, including the dining areas and kitchenActively carries out building safety routines and takes the initiative to correct safety hazards or reports hazards to proper supervisory personnelMaintains resident's room in a neat and orderly manner, ensuring that all equipment is functional and in working order; individualizes each resident's personal environmentEnsures that resident's personal equipment/specialized devices are clean, in good working order, and used correctly. Reports malfunctions, missing, or broken items to supervisorTransports residents to and from day programs, recreational activities, unit based events and medical appointments/proceduresTrains and assists residents in constructive use of leisure time. Encourages participation in planned recreational activitiesAssists with shopping for residents including but not limited to purchasing clothing or personal items for residents' roomsParticipates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team by contributing to the development of behavior management and program plans developed for each resident and monitoring individual progressProvides assigned coverage for co-worker's residents if co-worker is n break or needs to leave the buildingActively participates in unit-based meetings and in-services, clinical rounds, quality improvement activities, educational trainingRemains on duty until relieved by co-workerAttends training and in-service opportunities as scheduledPerforms cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocolsPerforms other duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or equivalentCurrent CNA certificateMaintain CPR and First Aid certificationOne (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR, lifting and transferring, and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated basic experience with internet-based programsKnowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferredMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record; otherwise-qualified candidate may be considered for non-driving position with less than three years of driving experience in the United States to be converted to a driving position upon completion of said three yearsPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063Full-timeNon-UnionDirect Care

　　Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.