The Alden Network · 6 hours ago
Wound Care Technician (CNA) 8 hour shifts Sun through Thurs
Huntley, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Alden Network is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering quality care to residents. They are seeking a Wound Care Technician (CNA) to provide daily nursing care and ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained for residents.
Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies
Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures, including dress code
Participates in the skin report and or / Stand up with nursing members daily
Communicates any initial sign of a skin abnormality in skin integrity, or any missing Dressing right away to the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse /staff nurse for replacement
Monitors turning and positioning of residents and assists in turning and repositioning as well as documenting that in Point of Care (POC)
Monitors shower and bed bath completion for wound patients and assists as needed as well as documenting shower/bath in Point of Care and documenting any skin abnormality in (POC) and reporting to the Nurse on duty
Monitors off-loading of heels or placement of heel lift boots, per resident modality and document in (POC) if applicable
Participates and assists in the daily rounds with the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse
Monitors compliance with preventative skin moisture barrier, equipment usage, i.e.: (wedge cushions, wheelchair cushions, pillows) and specialty mattresses
Monitors off-loading when resident up in their wheel- chair and assist in positioning if needed
Aides with assistance during activities of daily living to a specific number of residents and/or as directed by the Wound Care Coordinator/Treatment Nurse
May Assist in developing a written plan of care for each Resident with specific problems or needs of that Resident
Attends and actively participates in a resident care plan conference, and or Resident Council and/or Family Council when invited
Reports all concerns, complaints made by the Resident or their family to the Administrator/ or designee
Makes rounds to assure Residents are safe and comfortable and their Call lights within reach
Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department
Participates in In-service Education Programs
Assists in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orientates the new staff of Alden to the facility wound care program, and its policies and procedures as requested
Recommends to the Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse any equipment or supply needs of the department
Documents Rounds daily on Skin QA sheet provided and daily returns QA sheet to Wound Care Coordinator/Treatment Nurse
Check Low Air Loss Mattresses daily for settings, adjusts as necessary and report any issues to Wound Care Coordinator/ Treatment Nurse. Helps with changing or switching out of Low Air Loss Mattresses as needed
Ensure that the Low Air Loss Mattresses are being cleaned by housekeeping on showers days
Aide in monitoring the linen on the Low Air Loss Mattresses during rounds
Inventories and stores the new Residents personal possessions as needed
Assists Residents with packing personal possessions when they are transferred to a new room or discharged (including personal turning schedules from old rooms to new rooms)
Maintains intake and output records as instructed. Checks and documents bowel movements and character of stools if applicable
Assist with making occupied and unoccupied beds, changes of bed linens, straightens rooms, closets, and drawers. Notifies housekeeping if mattress in need of cleaning
Obtains blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, heights and weights, and records if indicated
Shares in the performance measures for the facility regarding the outcomes of areas monitored
Observes Residents physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc., and reports any changes and/or unusual findings to the Nurse/RCC so care plan can be updated
Performs personal services for Residents (i.e., reading, writing letters, etc.) as time allows
Encourages Residents to help themselves and promotes self-care in aiding rehabilitation as much as possible
Assists with care of dying and expired Residents
Records resident food/fluid intake. Completes meal monitor form as indicated
Reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the Staff Nurse
Keeps Residents water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift unless contraindicated
Wears transfer belt or have available always and utilizes as needed
Reports all hazardous equipment and conditions to the Staff Nurse immediately
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program with a certificate or other written verification from the school and successful completion of the Department approved nursing assistant competency evaluation or successful completion of a United States military training program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program
Be at least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy
Provide evidence of employment or occupation, if any, and residence for two years prior to initial employment as a nursing assistant
Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D
Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment
Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and elderly. Must be able to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel etc
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must be personable, enthusiastic, and personable
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, visitors, personnel, and support agencies
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Retirement / Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company
The Alden Network
The Alden Network provides health care and residential solutions for their customers.
Founded in 1971
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Kroll
CFO
Dawn Neubauer
Chief Operating Officer HH/Hospice
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