Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Certified Nurse AssistantThe purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the residents assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors.The Certified Nurse Assistant will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Answering call lightsEnsuring that all nursing care is provided in privacyMaking residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bathProper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.Helping residents, sit, stand and walkTransporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their roomTimely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse SupervisorProtecting each residents file and data with confidentiality per HIPAA standardsAbiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwordsFollowing Infection and Control policiesReporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediatelyOther duties as assignedRequirements include:High school diploma or GEDCompletion CNA training from accredited schoolValid CNA certificate numberSome experience helpful, will provide trainingMust be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English languageAbility to use computer or tablet to enter resident dataWorking conditions may include:Frequent interruptionsInvolvement with residents, family and government agenciesRequests to work beyond scheduled working hours at timesCall-back during emergency conditionsExposure to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminantsExposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesExposure to or handling hazardous chemicalsPhysical requirements include:Ability to move intermittently throughout the dayWorking throughout the nursing areasAbility to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistanceAbility to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels