Agency CNA

Job Description

Job Description

ARRIBA Staffing is looking for CNA!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care and assistance to residents under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse. The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living while promoting each resident's dignity, independence, comfort, safety, and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and personal hygiene.

• Assist residents with meals, feeding, and hydration as needed.

• Assist residents with transfers, positioning, ambulation, and mobility using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Answer resident call lights promptly and respond appropriately to resident needs.

• Provide routine incontinent care and toileting assistance.

• Make beds and help maintain clean, comfortable resident rooms and care areas.

• Obtain and record vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other information as directed by the licensed nurse and within the CNA's scope of practice.

• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, skin condition, appetite, mobility, or overall well-being and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse.

• Assist with turning and repositioning residents according to their individual plans of care.

• Follow resident care plans and nursing instructions.

• Document care provided accurately and timely in accordance with facility procedures.

• Assist residents with restorative and mobility programs as directed.

• Provide emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to residents.

• Encourage residents to maintain independence and participate in activities whenever possible.

• Transport and accompany residents to activities, appointments, dining areas, and other areas of the facility as assigned.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.

• Follow facility safety procedures and immediately report accidents, incidents, hazards, or changes in resident condition.

• Protect residents' privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and rights.

• Report suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation according to facility policy and applicable reporting requirements.

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Attend required staff meetings, in-service education, and training programs.

• Maintain required certifications and complete competency requirements.

• Perform other resident-care duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must meet applicable state requirements for employment as a nursing assistant.

• Must maintain active certification and remain in good standing on the applicable Pennsylvania or Ohio nurse aide registry, when required for the position.

• Must complete required orientation, training, and competency evaluations.

Experience

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or healthcare setting is preferred but not required.

• New CNAs are encouraged to apply.