Certified Nursing Assistant 7a to 7p

Job Description

Job Description

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures. 

• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.

• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations.  Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.

• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin.  Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.

• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.

• Completes Point of Care documentation daily to indicate that the specified task was done. 

• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).

• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.  Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. 

• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. 

• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.  Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.

• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.  Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.

• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.

• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.

• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds. 

• May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.