CNA - LTC

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice defined by certification. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served on the assigned unit. Individual must understand principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements. Provide care needed by adult and geriatric patient groups. Resident's Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs must be met as outlined in the plan of care. This includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care. Documentation must be completed per protocol. Maintain resident's environment and safety as outlined in the plan of care. Responsibilities include answering call lights and alarms promptly, providing safety mats and low beds, and using restraints under nursing direction. Maintain cleanliness of the unit, monitor for malfunctioning equipment, and prevent falls. Documentation must be completed per protocol. Meet resident's nutritional needs as outlined in the plan of care. Responsibilities include meal delivery, tray preparation, and adaptive equipment. Honor resident preferences and choices. Documentation must be completed per protocol. Address resident's rehabilitative needs as outlined in the plan of care. Responsibilities include range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices. Documentation must be completed per protocol. Report resident rights, refusals, and concerns to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion. Identify and report changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge Nurse promptly. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.