Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Duties Include: Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge Nurse Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of care Document all care given and observations made while giving care Bath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructed Assist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanics Change positions of bedfast residents Observe all infection control procedures as instructed Meal Service Ability to read and write English Ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp, and respond to pages and call lights QMA- Qualified Medication Aide duties include: Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician. Display ability in observing and reporting drug reactions commonly suffered by residents. Demonstrate knowledge in using the appropriate drug references. Display an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance of all medication carts/rooms and maintain a clean working environment. Direct nursing assistants if applicable. Perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description. Attend required in-services. Be alert to and safeguard the welfare of the residents. Foster good relationships between employees, residents, families and physicians. Every call light and alarm is yours to answer promptly and courteously. Consider each light an emergency until answered. Clean working areas and utility rooms. Clean and store equipment properly and as scheduled. Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, employee or visitor immediately to your supervisor. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or designee. #J-18808-Ljbffr