Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Located in the heart of sunny San Diego,

The Shores Post Acute

is a premier facility dedicated to providing personalized, top-tier care to our diverse community of residents. We’re proud to offer specialized programs tailored to meet the unique medical needs of each individual we serve. At The Shores, we believe that exceptional care begins with a dedicated team. Our compassionate and highly skilled professionals bring their unique talents and unwavering commitment to deliver the best care, every single day. Why join us? At The Shores, we provide a supportive work environment where you can gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population, while collaborating with compassionate colleagues who genuinely support each other. We recognize our team’s achievements to celebrate contributions to patient care and teamwork.

Position Overview: The

Certified Nursing Assistant

role supports assigned resident with routine daily activities and nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by the supervisors.

Use the wristband or photo to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.

Record all entries on flow sheets (ADLs. I&Os, percentage of meals eaten, vitals, bowel & bladder) in an informative, descriptive and legible manner. Record additional entries as requested/required by the charge nurse.

Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Report all accidents and incidents observed as they occur.

Transports residents to assigned locations for activity.

Monitor and supervise residents at all times to ensure resident safety.

Assist in passing meal trays to residents at meal times. Ensure the correct tray is given to the correct resident.

Assist and participate in a hydration program.