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 hourJob 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: RESIDENTSReports 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. OPERATIONSFollows 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 roomsCheck Foley for positioning/dignity and leg strapsProvide proper incontinence care per the resident plan of care and the facility policy and procedureCheck that resident's personal items are labeled and stored properlyObserve 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 procedureProvide proper grooming nail care, hair care, oral care, bath schedule, appropriately dressedAnswer 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 residentsProvide accurate and honest ADL documentation as delegated Ensure bath schedule is adhered toDocument skin observations (any changes, new occurrences, or resident concerns)Assists with Resident's hands washed before each mealDevelops a good working relationship with the facility LPNs, RNs, and fellow co-workers.Follow safety procedures, policies and manufactures instructions applicable to assigned duties.Responsible for prevention of unsafe work situations.Attends training and in-service opportunities.Assist with residents with ambulation and/or exerciseServes meals & snacks to residents and feeds clients who require assistance or who are at risk of choking.Sets up dining room for meals. Collects dishes and cleans dining room after meals.Washes dirty dishes, dries and returns to proper storage.Places soiled laundry in dirty hoppers, transfers to laundering area for washing. Joins resident during an outing when necessary. (i.e. appointment, group activities)Completes house hold tasks; per task list assigned to each shift.Completes other duties as designated  BUILDING, GROUNDS, and EQUIPMENTResponsible for the building; cleanliness, repairs, replacement of fixtures and equipment; submit requests to Maintenance Department in a timely fashion to request any repair or maintenances. Aware of disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills or actual events.Responsible that storage area are kept neat and organized to promote a safe environment. EMPLOYEESActs as a professional role model to other staff for carrying out procedures, documentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Assists other staff to be redirected in correct procedures as becomes aware of deficient areas, or directs concerns to manager.Wears Name Tag at all timesReports to work on time each day; both staff and direct supervisor are aware of schedule in advance.Seeks opportunities to maintain education, knowledge and skills.Maintains proper hygiene and dress according to departmental and position standards.