CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans. Essential Functions Assist resident in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries Contribute knowledge of resident’s conditions/needs to resident care plans Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurse Qualifications Educational/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but required. Licensing Requirements Must hold valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license. Experience Requirements Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred. Must be at least 16 years of age. Physical Demands Lifting – 1-25 lbs: occasionally Lifting – 25-50 lbs: occasionally Lifting – 50+ lbs: frequently Carrying – 1-25 lbs: occasionally Carrying – 25-50 lbs: occasionally Carrying – 50+ lbs: frequently Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs: occasionally Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs: occasionally Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs: frequently Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs: occasionally Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs: occasionally Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs: frequently Standing: occasionally Sitting: occasionally Walking: occasionally Speaking: occasionally Driving: occasionally Balancing/Climbing: occasionally Stooping/Kneeling: occasionally Crouching/Crawling: occasionally Reaching: occasionally Hearing/Listening: occasionally Seeing: occasionally Turning/Twisting/Leaning: occasionally #J-18808-Ljbffr