Certified Nurse Assistant

CNA- Certified Nursing AssistantCNA Duties include:Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge NurseProvide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of careDocument all care given and observations made while giving careBath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructedAssist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanicsChange positions of bedfast residentsObserve all infection control procedures as instructedMeal ServiceAbility to read and write EnglishAbility to bend, lift, squat, walking, grasping, ability to hear and respond to pages and call lightsQMA- Qualified Medication AideQMA Duties include:Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician.Display ability in observing and reporting drug reaction 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