Certified Nursing Assistant

ROUSE ESTATE POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Rouse Home

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Reports To: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, high-quality care to residents in the Rouse Home skilled nursing facility. The CNA assists with daily activities, ensures resident comfort, and works closely with nursing staff to deliver individualized care that supports each resident's physical and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Care : Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding and monitoring intake, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
• Vital Signs : Take and record residents' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate, and report any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Mobility Assistance : Help residents with walking, using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs, and transfer them safely between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations as needed.
• Comfort and Safety : Monitor residents to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Report any changes in behavior, discomfort, or safety concerns promptly.
• Documentation : Accurately record residents' health information and daily activities, following facility and HIPAA guidelines for privacy and confidentiality.
• Communication : Collaborate effectively with the care team, communicate residents' needs, and respond to requests promptly.
• Infection Control : Follow all safety, health, and infection control policies and protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Additional Tasks : Perform other duties as directed by supervisory nursing staff.

Qualifications:

• Certification : Active CNA certification in Pennsylvania.
• Education : High school diploma or GED.
• Experience : Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Skills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and resident-centered approach. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the supervision of RNs/LPNs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods, with the capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable providing personal care and physical support to residents.

Work Environment and Emotional Demands:
• The CNA works in a skilled nursing environment that may involve physically and emotionally demanding situations . The position requires regular interaction with residents who may be experiencing pain, illness, confusion, cognitive impairment, emotional distress, or changes in behavior.
• The employee may encounter residents who are upset, frustrated, anxious, agitated, resistant to care, or verbally expressive of their emotions or concerns . The CNA is expected to remain professional, calm, respectful, and responsive while providing appropriate care and following facility procedures.
• The position may also involve exposure to stressful, unpredictable, or rapidly changing situations, including resident emergencies and other circumstances requiring prompt response. The employee must be able to follow established procedures, respond appropriately to changing resident needs, and seek assistance from nursing or supervisory staff when necessary.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN, I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION DESCRIBED AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AND WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.


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