Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to be part of a team? Want to make a difference in someone's life? Enjoy working with the elderly? We have a position for you, we are currently looking for a few people to join our growing family.

Wage: $20.50-21.50 per hour Job Summary

: A CNA is responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in the delivery of resident care. Under the direction of the nurse, the home health aide provides medically oriented task(s) to maintain health or to facilitate treatment of an illness or injury provided in a person's place of residence.

Job Qualifications

: Must meet and maintain State requirements of a certified nursing assistant. Requires level of knowledge normally required in the course of obtaining a high school diploma. Experience working the long-term care setting. Completion of on-site orientation program will be given to obtain desired entry level competency. Work effectively with general supervision, ability to organize and manage own workload in a busy environment. Some independent actions are required. Knowledge of resident care plans, and state home care regulations. Ability to communicate well with residents and families promoting customer service and respect. Must maintain a calm and warm working environment with co-workers. Meet the physical job demands of the position

Hours of Work

: As Scheduled. Works weekends and holidays as scheduled.

DUTIES:

RESIDENTS Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to their director supervisor as necessary. Visits with residents routinely regarding cares, activities, menus, likes and dislikes etc. Offers resolution or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution to any dislikes or concerns and communicates those with direct supervisor. Ensures any grievance is documented and reported to either the supervisor and/or facility DON/RN. Incorporates customer orientated approach into daily routine. Maintains resident's confidentiality and respect according to HIPPA and Resident Rights.

OPERATIONS Follows the resident's specific plan of care to ensure highest level of health, safety and quality. Follows and adheres to Residents Rights Responsible for meeting the needs and comfort of residents to include bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, walking, toileting, bed mobility, behavior and treatment in accordance with policies and procedures. Assist with ambulation, transfers and exercises. Assist with body positioning or transfers of clients who are not ambulatory. Assist with bowel and bladder control, bladder training, and incontinent products. Report changes in the client's condition and needs to the nurse in charge. Complete the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Administering of medication and/or treatments as delegated by the RN. Make certain no chemicals are left unlocked or in resident's rooms Check Foley for positioning/dignity and leg straps Provide proper incontinence care per the resident plan of care and the facility policy and procedure Check that resident's personal items are labeled and stored properly Observe for Environmental cleanliness, pick up and discard any loose garbage, clean and tidy up residents rooms, wheel chairs, walkers or other areas as necessary throughout the work period. Including disinfecting when necessary/scheduled. Follow proper Infection control policy and procedure Provide proper grooming nail care, hair care, oral care, bath schedule, appropriately dressed Answer Call lights timely with courtesy and respect, knocking before entering the room and introducing self to the resident and/or family/guests in the room. Ensure Dignity and privacy is maintained while providing service to the residents Provide accurate and honest ADL documentation as delegated Ensure bath schedule is adhered to Document skin observations (any changes, new occurrences, or resident concerns) Assists with Resident's hands washed before each meal Develops a good working relationship with the facility LPNs