CNA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES: (Position involves potential exposure to blood and body fluids) Assist residents with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and shaving for both male and female residents. Provide oral care, including cleaning teeth or dentures. Clean and trim fingernails and toenails as directed. Comb hair and shampoo residents as required. Distribute and collect meal trays and assist residents with feeding as necessary. Assist residents with ambulation and safely accompany residents to and from various areas of the facility. Assist residents with toileting needs, including transfers to and from the bathroom, use of bedpans and urinals, and provision of incontinent care. Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered. Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report findings to the charge nurse. Position residents appropriately and assist with transfers to and from bed, chair, or toilet using proper body mechanics and safety techniques. Assist residents with range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as instructed. Change bed linens at least twice weekly and more frequently as needed to maintain resident comfort and cleanliness. Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respirations, as requested. Weigh and measure residents as required. Assist with post-mortem care in accordance with facility policy. Measure, document, and report resident intake and output accurately. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized resident environment. Ensure resident safety and apply safety devices or equipment as required and in accordance with policy. Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team activities as assigned. Respect and protect resident privacy, dignity, and rights at all times. Maintain strict confidentiality of resident information in compliance with facility policy and applicable regulations. Attend all mandatory in-service training and continuing education programs. Properly use and care for equipment and supplies in accordance with training and facility guidelines. Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards to the supervisor or charge nurse. This is a UNION Position with UNION benefits. Every other weekend and holidays are mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center