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Bassett Healthcare Network

Activities CNA – Driver

Bassett Healthcare Network, West Oneonta, New York, United States

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The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you’ll do The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Activities Asst CNA – Driver in the planning and implementation of group and individual activities to promote each individual’s quality of life. Responsible for driving Bassett fleet vehicle(s) to transport residents and patients to activities and appointments as assigned.

Assist Activities Director in all areas

Assist nursing staff in ADL care throughout the day

Keep accurate records of group and individual resident contact

Maintain, sort, and distribute books, special materials and supplies for residents

Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies

Keep activities areas neat and clean

Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home

Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities

Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles

Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement. Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities

Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities

Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs

Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities

Assist Activities Director in placing department documentation on residents’ medical charts

Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director

Regular, consistent individual contact with residents

Regular contact with families, community organizations, volunteers and nursing home staff

Inform staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities

Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities

Room preparation for group activities

Transport residents to and from group activities as needed

Run group activity

Ongoing knowledge of residents’ marketing permissions, dietary restrictions, appointment schedules and those involved with rehabilitation services

Clean up of group activities, and storage of materials

Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts

Write and post of departmental notices, make copies, collate volunteer and news calendar materials, distribute notices and requests to other departments

Decorate nursing units and bulletin boards

Complete MDS resident Care plans that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes

Attend Care Conferences

Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions

Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc.

Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events

Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc.

Drive van for outings; transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents

Calculate monthly and annual statistics

Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs for residents

Follow all department and facility policies including personal protective equipment and infection control

Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information following HIPAA

Any other tasks or duties as assigned

Attend all required in-services

What we need from you Education

High School or GED, Preferred

Experience

1 year long term care experience, Preferred

License/Certification

Active NYS CNA Certification, Required

Required - License - Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver’s license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization’s vehicles

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Clinical Skills

Computer Skills

Facilitate

Gathering/Extracting Information

Interacting with People

Listening

Maintain Files

Multi-Tasking

Organizing/Categorizing Records

Patience

Reliability

Responsibility

Time Management

Physical Requirements

Occasional balancing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Frequent climbing, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, pulling, pushing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking

Constant fit testing

Hazards

Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical

Working Conditions

Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, odors

Travel

Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including an employer match

And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum USD $18.38/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum USD $27.57/Hr.

We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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