CNA

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager (RN/LPN/DDP) and is responsible for ensuring that the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all clients.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate.
• First Aid/CPR (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• GACCP test and check off.
• DCH/NCIC/DBHDD clearance.
• Experience in a Home Health care facility is preferred, but not required.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
• Maintains a current driver's license if doing transportation.
• Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports individuals in attaining personal goals and desires.
• Ensures the safety and security of residents.
• Turns and repositions bedridden individuals, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
• Completes all progress notes and documentation before the change of shift.
• Assist individuals with ADLs (supervising, feeding, bathing, and dressing).
• Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration) as directed by the physician or nurse.
• Collect samples and monitor catheters/feeding tubes as directed by the physician or nurse.
• Provide wound care as directed by the physician or nurse.
• Routine hygiene care throughout the day.
• Supervise in addressing their ISP/Plan of Care goals and document progress.
• Support all opportunities for the growth, learning, and development of the resident.
• Complete daily progress notes highlighting person-centered events.
• Complete understanding of the agency's policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Maintain individuals' records on site in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Attend mandated trainings as required.
• Assumes full responsibility when at work for food preparation, community activities, and assisting individuals with other needs.
• Supports individuals by planning nutritious meals and supporting those with special diets.
• Cooperates with family members regarding reasonable requests related to the needs of individuals.
• Supervises the self - self-administration of prescribed medication and maintains a record of medication by documentation on MARs according to established policies.
• Maintains medical chart for each individual, consistent with the physician's orders, and reports any medical emergencies according to the Medical Emergency Plan.
• Administer medications to those individuals unable to self-administer (must be proxy trained).
• Assumes responsibility for cash disbursements given by the supervisor and keeps receipts showing the actual amount spent, if applicable.
• Supports individuals with learning and maintaining personal and household skills.
• Provides physical supports to residents, including, but not limited to, lifting and moving adaptive equipment.
• Receives visitors to the facility; maintains family family-oriented nature of the facility by being hospitable to family members and other natural supports by making arrangements as needed for family.