Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN Function actively in a self-managed work team to coordinate daily care tasks, life engagement, and care of the household Record vital signs, weights, bowel records, meal intake, admission paperwork, and other required documentation Function as an active member of the self-managed work team to coordinate daily care tasks, ensure continuity of care/care givers, promote quality of life, and address the plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom Assists the RN in assessment process by obtaining accurate vital signs, height and weight and documents in the medical record appropriately (graphic sheets, I & O) Supporting the residents physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs Assisting residents in activities of daily living Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents strengths, preferences and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship and belonging Providing assistance with resident activities and resident programs Working with the clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed in a timely matter SKILLS, CERTIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person Adheres to fall precaution protocol Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned Engaging in life-long learning to expand capacity of self and others to create and sustain a learning organization and a purposeful manner of behavior Meets and maintains competency requirements accoding to the nursing credentialing policy procedures Maintains a pattern of reliable attendance, punctuality and completion of timely work assignments Responds willingly to the special needs of the department Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in a cost-effective manner Participates in unit activities including meetings and projects such as Quality Assurance and Improvement SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS CNA License Clean background check Adhere to HIPPA and patient confidentiality Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) required within 30 days of hire High School graduate or GED equivalent with average reading, writing and oral communications skills Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Colorado at time of hire . Previous clinical/patient related experience Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the State of Colorado. #J-18808-Ljbffr