Kaizen Lab Inc.
JOBSUMMARY:
The primary purpose of theTransporter position is to provide each assigned resident with excellent dailynursing care and services to assure resident safety in accordance with theresident’s assessment and plan of care, and as may be directed by your supervisor. Under directsupervision, performs duties necessary to provide safe, courteous and efficienttransport of patients, equipment, supplies and specimens to and from patientcare areas and departments within the facility or campus assigned.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: AdministrativeFunctions Identifyresidents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc. as necessary.
Recordall entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative anddescriptive manner.
Useonly authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recordinginformation.
Reportall changes in the resident’s condition to the RN Team Leader as soon aspossible.
Reportand provide statement for all events, accidents and incidents you observe onthe shift as they occur.
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions Transports patients by assisting patients in andout of taxis, ambulances, and cars; lifting patients on and off beds; movingthem to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs ormoveable beds.
Transports equipment and supplies; deliveringthem to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.
Transports laboratory specimens by picking-upspecimens and delivering them to specified laboratory.
Safely transport patients to and from eachlocation by following all safety protocols/processes.
Retrieves and stores transport equipment.
Uses wheelchairs and other approved rollingstock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
Demonstrates competency in transporting allspecific age groups including the use of patient lift equipment.
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transportof patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel,clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
Ensures the comfort of the patient by beingattentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriateconversation involving patients.
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs ofpatient distress or equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and reports equipmentneeding repairs.
Complies with regulatory agency standards,including federal, state local governmental regulations.
Adheres to facility confidentiality andpatient's rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies andprocedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Completes all necessary deliveryforms and paperwork including, but not limited to invoices, work orders, manifests and logs, patient care instructions, route sheets, etc.
Delivers equipment and oxygen as required inaccordance with industry standards and applicable federal, state and localgovernmental regulations.
Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at thedelivery address using company vehicle.
Educates the patient and/or caregiver on thesafe use and maintenance of the delivered items.
Maintains assigned company vehicle in a cleanand safe working condition.
Observes additional needs that the patient mayhave and reports to management during morning meeting
Reports equipment hazards and/or productincidents as required
Ensure that the resident’s room is ready forreceiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available,etc.)
Greet residents and escort them to their room.
Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any,and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, getwater, etc.)
Inventory and mark the resident’spersonal possessions as instructed.
Store resident’s clothing.
Assist residents with packing their personalbelongings when they are being transferred or discharged.
Transport residents to new rooms or to thereceiving area.
Assist with loading/unloading residents fromvehicles as necessary.
Personnel Functions Performall assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures,and as instructed by your supervisor.
Followwork assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing yourassigned tasks.
Cooperatewith inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel toensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs ofthe residents.
Createand maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis,as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and the shift.
Meetwith your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assistin identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of servicesand participate in Team Conference.
Reportall complaints and grievances made by the resident.
Notifythe facility when you will be late or absent from work.
Personal Nursing Care Functions Participate in and receive the nursing reportupon reporting for duty.
Follow established policies concerning exposureto blood/body fluids.
Assist residents with hygiene needs to include:
Daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushingteeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.)
Bathing (i.e. bed bath, tub or shower bath,etc.) as directed
Dressing/undressing as necessary
Hair care needs (i.e. combing, brushing,shampooing, etc.)
Nail care (i.e. clipping, trimming and cleaningthe finger/toe nails)
Shaving male residents
Controlling hair growth on female residents(i.e. facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed
Keeping residents dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when they become wet orsoiled)
Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoidwrinkles from forming under the resident.
Make beds (occupied andunoccupied.)
Put extra linens on bed as requested.
Position bedfast residents in correct andcomfortable position, utilizing positioning devices as indicated.
Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions(i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.)
Maintain intake and output records asinstructed.
Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
Check and report bowel movements and characterof stools as instructed.
Assist residents in preparing formedical tests and appointments (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental,physician dialysis, etc.)
Assist residents in preparing foractivity and social programs (i.e. church, parties, visitors, physician,dialysis).
Assist in transporting residents to/fromappointments, activity and social programs, etc. as necessary.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving,positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs,wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist residents to walk with or withoutself-help devices as instructed.
Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/coldcompresses, removing wax and hair, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aids, dentures,etc.) as instructed.
Assist in preparing the resident for a physicalexamination.
Measure and record temperatures, pulse, andrespirations, as instructed.
Answer resident calls promptly.
Check each resident routinely to ensure thathis/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
Assist with the care of the dying resident asdirected.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Special Nursing Care Functions Observeand report the presence of red areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitusulcers.
Reportinjuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
Provide daily indwelling catheter care.
Provide daily perineal care.
Perform non-sterile (clean) vaginal irrigation/douches.
Assistwith the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
Give tepid sponge baths.
Provide daily range of motion exercises and record data as instructed.
Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
Perform diabetic urine testing, as directed.
Observe oriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed.
Turn all medications found in the resident’s room over to the MedicationAdministration Manager.
Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. to the RN Team Leader.
Food Service Functions Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed,position tables, place clothing protectors, take to/from dining room, etc.)
Servefood trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding,assist in dining room supervision, etc.)
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e. informing resident withsight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it ishot/cold, etc.)
Record the residents’ food intake. Report on changes in the resident’s eating habits.
Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water and within easyreach of the resident.
Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
Perform after meal care (i.e. remove trays, clean resident’s hands, face, clothing,take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.)
Check rooms for food articles (i.e. food in proper container, unauthorized fooditems, etc.)
Maintain intake/output records as assigned.
Safety and Sanitation Apply restraining device to residents in chair/bed as ordered.
Check residents with restraining device at least every thirty (30) minutes or as ordered.
Release restraining device at least every two (2) hours for range of motion exercises, taking to bathroom, etc.
Maintain a record of residents with a restraining device, the time devices were released, and how long the restraining device was released.
Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
Keep the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident.
Immediately notify the RN Team Leader of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
Keep residents’ personal possessions off the floor and properly stored.
Keep floors dry. Report spills immediately.
Keep excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Store in designated areas.
Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the RN Team Leader immediately.
Report all safety violations.
Follow established smoking regulations. Report all violations.
Report any communicable or infectious disease to the DON and/or the Infection Control Coordinator.
Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
Washhands before entering and after leaving an isolation room/area.
Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Wearand/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts,etc.) when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to your supervisor.
Equipment and Supply Functions Use only the equipment you have been trained to use.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
Report defective equipment to the RN Team Leader.
Inform the RN Team Leader of your equipment and supply needs.
Care Plan Functions Review CNA care cards daily to determine if changes in the resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan.
Inform the RN Team Leader of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident’s care plan.
Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Resident Rights Responsibilities Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
Knock before entering the resident’s room.
Report all complaints made by the resident and/or family member to the RN Team Leader.
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property immediately.
Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to the RN Team Leader.
Working Conditions Works throughout the nursing service areas.
Moves intermittently during work hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personneland visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel.
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.
Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including T and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Staff Development Functions Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to improve nursing skills and maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standards.
Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs as scheduled.
JOBREQUIREMENTS:
Education Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
Possess some computer skills and understanding of documentation software program preferred.
Specific Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
Weight lifting requirements:
1-10 lbs. – Continuously
11-20 lbs. – Occasionally
21-35 lbs. – Rarely
36-50 lbs. – Rarely
51-75 lbs. – Rarely
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) Must be able to move continuously throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and or lift a minimum of 10 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 5 feet.
Must be able to listen to directions from supervisors and co-workers.
Must be able to not have a known history of injury or illness that would impede the ability to perform any of the tasks required…
Must be able to maintain an alert attitude at all times and to comply with all safety equipment and rules.
Must meet the needs for DOT to survive illness and injuries that may result from typical work.
Must be able to function with operate on controls and devices within a high volume of patient care tasks.
Must be able to maintain a calm disposition even during stressful times.
Must not take an overly aggressive approach to following directions, procedures, or timing requirements.
Mentioned trends and average values are as follows: >75 lbs. – Rarely (continued weight table removed).
Weight lifting requirements for additional categories:
1-10lbs. – Continuously
11-20lbs. – Rarely
21-35lbs. – Rarely
Driving – Rarely
Pushing – Continuously
Bending – Occasionally
Squatting – Rarely
Kneeling – Rarely
Crawling – Rarely
Climbing – Rarely
Reaching – Occasionally
Grasping – Occasionally
Fine Manipulation – Continuously
(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%;Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)
Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The primary purpose of theTransporter position is to provide each assigned resident with excellent dailynursing care and services to assure resident safety in accordance with theresident’s assessment and plan of care, and as may be directed by your supervisor. Under directsupervision, performs duties necessary to provide safe, courteous and efficienttransport of patients, equipment, supplies and specimens to and from patientcare areas and departments within the facility or campus assigned.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: AdministrativeFunctions Identifyresidents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc. as necessary.
Recordall entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative anddescriptive manner.
Useonly authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recordinginformation.
Reportall changes in the resident’s condition to the RN Team Leader as soon aspossible.
Reportand provide statement for all events, accidents and incidents you observe onthe shift as they occur.
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions Transports patients by assisting patients in andout of taxis, ambulances, and cars; lifting patients on and off beds; movingthem to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs ormoveable beds.
Transports equipment and supplies; deliveringthem to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.
Transports laboratory specimens by picking-upspecimens and delivering them to specified laboratory.
Safely transport patients to and from eachlocation by following all safety protocols/processes.
Retrieves and stores transport equipment.
Uses wheelchairs and other approved rollingstock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
Demonstrates competency in transporting allspecific age groups including the use of patient lift equipment.
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transportof patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel,clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
Ensures the comfort of the patient by beingattentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriateconversation involving patients.
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs ofpatient distress or equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and reports equipmentneeding repairs.
Complies with regulatory agency standards,including federal, state local governmental regulations.
Adheres to facility confidentiality andpatient's rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies andprocedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Completes all necessary deliveryforms and paperwork including, but not limited to invoices, work orders, manifests and logs, patient care instructions, route sheets, etc.
Delivers equipment and oxygen as required inaccordance with industry standards and applicable federal, state and localgovernmental regulations.
Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at thedelivery address using company vehicle.
Educates the patient and/or caregiver on thesafe use and maintenance of the delivered items.
Maintains assigned company vehicle in a cleanand safe working condition.
Observes additional needs that the patient mayhave and reports to management during morning meeting
Reports equipment hazards and/or productincidents as required
Ensure that the resident’s room is ready forreceiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available,etc.)
Greet residents and escort them to their room.
Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any,and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, getwater, etc.)
Inventory and mark the resident’spersonal possessions as instructed.
Store resident’s clothing.
Assist residents with packing their personalbelongings when they are being transferred or discharged.
Transport residents to new rooms or to thereceiving area.
Assist with loading/unloading residents fromvehicles as necessary.
Personnel Functions Performall assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures,and as instructed by your supervisor.
Followwork assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing yourassigned tasks.
Cooperatewith inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel toensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs ofthe residents.
Createand maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis,as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and the shift.
Meetwith your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assistin identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of servicesand participate in Team Conference.
Reportall complaints and grievances made by the resident.
Notifythe facility when you will be late or absent from work.
Personal Nursing Care Functions Participate in and receive the nursing reportupon reporting for duty.
Follow established policies concerning exposureto blood/body fluids.
Assist residents with hygiene needs to include:
Daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushingteeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.)
Bathing (i.e. bed bath, tub or shower bath,etc.) as directed
Dressing/undressing as necessary
Hair care needs (i.e. combing, brushing,shampooing, etc.)
Nail care (i.e. clipping, trimming and cleaningthe finger/toe nails)
Shaving male residents
Controlling hair growth on female residents(i.e. facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed
Keeping residents dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when they become wet orsoiled)
Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoidwrinkles from forming under the resident.
Make beds (occupied andunoccupied.)
Put extra linens on bed as requested.
Position bedfast residents in correct andcomfortable position, utilizing positioning devices as indicated.
Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions(i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.)
Maintain intake and output records asinstructed.
Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
Check and report bowel movements and characterof stools as instructed.
Assist residents in preparing formedical tests and appointments (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental,physician dialysis, etc.)
Assist residents in preparing foractivity and social programs (i.e. church, parties, visitors, physician,dialysis).
Assist in transporting residents to/fromappointments, activity and social programs, etc. as necessary.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving,positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs,wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist residents to walk with or withoutself-help devices as instructed.
Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/coldcompresses, removing wax and hair, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aids, dentures,etc.) as instructed.
Assist in preparing the resident for a physicalexamination.
Measure and record temperatures, pulse, andrespirations, as instructed.
Answer resident calls promptly.
Check each resident routinely to ensure thathis/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
Assist with the care of the dying resident asdirected.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Special Nursing Care Functions Observeand report the presence of red areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitusulcers.
Reportinjuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
Provide daily indwelling catheter care.
Provide daily perineal care.
Perform non-sterile (clean) vaginal irrigation/douches.
Assistwith the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
Give tepid sponge baths.
Provide daily range of motion exercises and record data as instructed.
Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
Perform diabetic urine testing, as directed.
Observe oriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed.
Turn all medications found in the resident’s room over to the MedicationAdministration Manager.
Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. to the RN Team Leader.
Food Service Functions Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed,position tables, place clothing protectors, take to/from dining room, etc.)
Servefood trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding,assist in dining room supervision, etc.)
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e. informing resident withsight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it ishot/cold, etc.)
Record the residents’ food intake. Report on changes in the resident’s eating habits.
Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water and within easyreach of the resident.
Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
Perform after meal care (i.e. remove trays, clean resident’s hands, face, clothing,take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.)
Check rooms for food articles (i.e. food in proper container, unauthorized fooditems, etc.)
Maintain intake/output records as assigned.
Safety and Sanitation Apply restraining device to residents in chair/bed as ordered.
Check residents with restraining device at least every thirty (30) minutes or as ordered.
Release restraining device at least every two (2) hours for range of motion exercises, taking to bathroom, etc.
Maintain a record of residents with a restraining device, the time devices were released, and how long the restraining device was released.
Participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
Keep the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident.
Immediately notify the RN Team Leader of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
Keep residents’ personal possessions off the floor and properly stored.
Keep floors dry. Report spills immediately.
Keep excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Store in designated areas.
Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the RN Team Leader immediately.
Report all safety violations.
Follow established smoking regulations. Report all violations.
Report any communicable or infectious disease to the DON and/or the Infection Control Coordinator.
Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
Washhands before entering and after leaving an isolation room/area.
Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Wearand/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts,etc.) when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to your supervisor.
Equipment and Supply Functions Use only the equipment you have been trained to use.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
Report defective equipment to the RN Team Leader.
Inform the RN Team Leader of your equipment and supply needs.
Care Plan Functions Review CNA care cards daily to determine if changes in the resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan.
Inform the RN Team Leader of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident’s care plan.
Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Resident Rights Responsibilities Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
Knock before entering the resident’s room.
Report all complaints made by the resident and/or family member to the RN Team Leader.
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property immediately.
Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to the RN Team Leader.
Working Conditions Works throughout the nursing service areas.
Moves intermittently during work hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personneland visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel.
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.
Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including T and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Staff Development Functions Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to improve nursing skills and maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standards.
Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs as scheduled.
JOBREQUIREMENTS:
Education Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
Possess some computer skills and understanding of documentation software program preferred.
Specific Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
Weight lifting requirements:
1-10 lbs. – Continuously
11-20 lbs. – Occasionally
21-35 lbs. – Rarely
36-50 lbs. – Rarely
51-75 lbs. – Rarely
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices) Must be able to move continuously throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and or lift a minimum of 10 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 5 feet.
Must be able to listen to directions from supervisors and co-workers.
Must be able to not have a known history of injury or illness that would impede the ability to perform any of the tasks required…
Must be able to maintain an alert attitude at all times and to comply with all safety equipment and rules.
Must meet the needs for DOT to survive illness and injuries that may result from typical work.
Must be able to function with operate on controls and devices within a high volume of patient care tasks.
Must be able to maintain a calm disposition even during stressful times.
Must not take an overly aggressive approach to following directions, procedures, or timing requirements.
Mentioned trends and average values are as follows: >75 lbs. – Rarely (continued weight table removed).
Weight lifting requirements for additional categories:
1-10lbs. – Continuously
11-20lbs. – Rarely
21-35lbs. – Rarely
Driving – Rarely
Pushing – Continuously
Bending – Occasionally
Squatting – Rarely
Kneeling – Rarely
Crawling – Rarely
Climbing – Rarely
Reaching – Occasionally
Grasping – Occasionally
Fine Manipulation – Continuously
(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%;Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)
Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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