Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job Title:  Certified Nursing Assistant

Department:  Nursing Services

General Summary

• To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of High School education or GED
• Must speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Ability to Read and Write in English
• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies
• Ability to remain calm under stress

Benefits

• Family atmosphere.
• Competitive wages.
• PTO starts accruing day one.
• Competitive shift differential.
• Strong 401k program. 
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance thats AFFORDABLE!
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
• Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CNA Program

Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend

• Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull
• Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices
• Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress

Administrative Functions

• Complete ADLs on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned 

Daily Care Functions

• Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.
• Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure residents comfort, privacy and safety.
• Answer call lights promptly to ensure the residents comfort, privacy and safety
• Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote residents comfort and decrease pressure areas
• Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Residents condition or mental status
• Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop
• Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner
• Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by residents care plan
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse
• Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation
• Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned 

Quality Assurance Functions

• Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
• Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,
• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.
• Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.

Residents Rights Functions

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
  • Treat Residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
  • Know and comply with Residents Rights.
• Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed.
  • Document report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.

HIPAA

• Follow and adhere to facilitys policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.
• Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Report all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.

Infection Control

• Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures
• Follow hand sanitizing guidelines

Planning and Inventory Functions

• Recommend to Charge Nurse the equipment, material and supply needs
• Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.
• Request repairs to equipment as necessary.

Safety Functions

• Knows and follows facility rules.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment.
• Reports equipment needs or repairs.
• Follows facility smoking policies.
• Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan.

Staff Development Functions

• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs and seminars.