CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Provide direct nursing care to the residents according to established policies and procedures and to

ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.  Assist residents with all aspects of activities of daily living which includes: toileting at least

every 2 hours and prn, offering bed pans and urinal, bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care,

shaving, skin care, turning and repositioning every 2 hours and prn, peri-care, keeping skin dry

and odor free, assist/feed residents as needed, provide fresh water and encourage fluid

intake, keep hearing aids, denture and eyeglasses clean, functional and in place.  Promptly and courteously answers call lights to determine residents' needs within 5 minutes.  Transports residents or assists residents to walk.  Makes bed and handles all linen in appropriate manner to prevent spread of infections.  Uses assistive devices such as hand rolls, pads, pillows, splints, ted hose, etc. to maintain

positioning and proper body alignment of residents.  Takes and records vital signs, weights, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.  Gives catheter care as required.  Attends a minimum of 12 mandatory in-services per year.  Other duties as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodations, to assist in

maintaining quality standards and maintaining the facility as a viable and successful entity.  Use gait belt for all patient transfers and ambulation. Ask for help when needed. Utilize

good body mechanics.  Release restrained residents according to procedure.  Report all incidents and accidents immediately.  Correct all unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment immediately.  Make use of appropriate protective devices/clothing on hand for handling infectious waste

and or body/blood fluids.  Ensure that all rooms on your assignment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.  Keep hallways clear of clutter. All carts to the same side of the hall.  Participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional

manner.  Can verbalize the process of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedure, etc.

Knows location of fire alarms, extinguishers, and exits.  Knows location of MSDS manuals. Keeps chemicals and hazardous materials stored in a

locked area.  Utilize infection control and universal precautions to assure that a sanitary environment is

always maintained and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed.

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Care Plan and Assessment Functions

Qualifications

Physical, Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

Expectations

 Is aware of resident’s rights and abides by them.  Assure the residents' property and personal rights are always followed, including knocking

before entering the resident’s room, using privacy curtains, etc.  Treats residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.  Greet newly admitted/transferred residents and introduce yourself.  Wears nametag, where residents, visitors, and management can see it throughout the day.  Participate in the comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of each resident in your

assigned area.  Review the residents care plan for information needed to provide appropriate resident care.  Must be certified as a nursing assistant, by the department of Health, within four

months of date of hire.  Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.  Ability to remain calm under stress.  Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively

with residents, personnel, and support agencies.  Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.  Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times

hostile residents within the facility.  Ability to read and write in English.  Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds.  Be professional, supportive, and kind to internal and external constituents  Remain loyal and confidential to staff, residents, and owner  Keep the corporate office apprised of situations that could negatively impact the facility  Ensure only positive information is mentioned to all contacts of the facility, prospective

residents, staff, sales staff, and inspection teams, etc.