Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Department: Nursing Services General Summary To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility Qualifications Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama Must be 18 years of age Completion of High School education or GED Must speak and understand English Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly Ability to Read and Write in English Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies Ability to remain calm under stress Benefits Family atmosphere. Competitive wages. PTO starts accruing day one. Competitive shift differential. Strong 401k program. Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance thats AFFORDABLE! $50,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees. Additional insurance policies available through company partners. Tuition Reimbursement CNA Program Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to walk, stand, and bend Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies Must have the ability to remain calm under stress Administrative Functions Complete ADLs on assigned residents daily Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned Daily Care Functions Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals. Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure residents comfort, privacy and safety. Answer call lights promptly to ensure the residents comfort, privacy and safety Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote residents comfort and decrease pressure areas Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Residents condition or mental status Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by residents care plan Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned Quality Assurance Functions Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings. Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff. Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines, Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs. Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary. Residents Rights Functions Maintain confidentiality of resident information. Treat Residents with kindness, dignity and respect. Know and comply with Residents Rights. Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights. Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed. Document report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy. HIPAA Follow and adhere to facilitys policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records. Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Report all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator. Infection Control Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures Follow hand sanitizing guidelines Planning and Inventory Functions Recommend to Charge Nurse the equipment, material and supply needs Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available. Request repairs to equipment as necessary. Safety Functions Knows and follows facility rules. Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs. Follows facility smoking policies. Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan. Staff Development Functions Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs and seminars. recblid 1s0txq4l7qjga6p4aeltuyuv763n8o