Temporary Nursing Aide (TNA)

Company: Elderwood at Hornell
Location: Canaseraga
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team today! Overview: Are you a nursing student or former CNA, HHA or PCA? This is an opportunity to make a difference (and a pay check), up close and personal, helping to take care of loved ones at Elderwood at Hornell.

The Temporary Nurse Aide Track provides accelerated training and mentorship that will allow you to perform specific tasks with our resident population. While this role is listed as temporary, we will provide you with the opportunity to continue on to our Nurse Aide Training Program to become a CNA.

Temporary Nurse Aide (TNA) position Overview:

* TNA team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing and personal care support. This position is responsible for assisting residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. The TNA position is established by the designated facility as a temporary measure and shall be implemented only in accordance with state/federal permission, waiver and mandates. * Will lead to CNA certification

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for responding immediately to residents' requests. * Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care, individual needs, and care preferences: Bathing, Dressing, Easting, Positioning, Ambulation, Grooming (including nail care), Toileting, Exercising, Transferring, Transportation. * Assist in providing appropriate mental stimulation and validation therapy for residents, unless contraindicated: * Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members; considering the impact of your actions on team members. * Assist other team members in the performance of their assignments. * Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked. * Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within facility. * Receive report about status of residents from licensed professional and/or designated department head prior to providing care. * Notify licensed professional and/or designated department head of changes in residents' conditions needs, and of any unusual incidents regarding residents: * Maintain facility standards for resident care

Qualifications:

* Minimum 16 years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred

* Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age

* Certificate of completion of the established company TNA training

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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