Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care performs various direct patient care activities in a long-term care environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing, undressing, bathing, eating, walking, and other activities. Being a Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care provides support and companionship to patients. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Additionally, Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care helps patients take medications. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Maintains documents and records related to patient care. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Requires State License. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
FSLA Category: Exempt; Full Time 35 hr/wk; Salary: Negotiable
PURPOSE: To oversee and provide support to volunteer Ombudsmen.
REPORTING TO: Executive Director/Program Coordinator
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Overseeing, Supporting, and Assisting volunteer Ombudsmen with facility assignments, problematic cases and ensure quality control of documentation and reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):
· Provide on-going support and guidance and mentorship to Ombudsmen in the receipt, investigation, and resolution of concerns and complaints made by or on behalf of long-term care residents.
· Coordinate volunteer facility assignments.
· Ensure adequate facility coverage.
· Assist in the investigation and resolution of complex cases.
· Ensure timely submittal of reports by volunteer Ombudsmen.
· Review and monitor volunteer documentation and reports.
· Track annual training hours received by each volunteer Ombudsmen.
· Assist with Certification training and continuing education for volunteer and staff Ombudsmen.
· Represent the program with other agencies and organization, both public and private.
· Make presentations to community organizations and facilities.
· Other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Successful completion of the 36-hour State Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman training and post-training mentored facility visits.
· Complete 18 hours of additional training annually to retain certificate. (Provided by agency)
· Be at least 18 years old.
· BA Degree or equivalent experience.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Note: Ombudsmen are by law, prohibited from employment in a long-term care facility or from having any financial interest in a long-term care facility during the time they are acting in an Ombudsman capacity. An Ombudsman will be required to sign the Conflict of Interest policy prior to commencing any assignments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for periods of time. Standing, walking, and bending are required movements.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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