CNA -NURSING CARE

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to work as and when required in support of the nursing team in providing high quality care and support. Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist residents with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to resident's and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.
Essential Job Functions Customer Service

Provide compassionate resident care services.
Establish and maintain positive interactions with internal and external customers, including co-workers, facility employees and direct reports.
Take responsibility for resolving customer's issues and concerns striving to make outstanding experiences for our customers. Customers include residents, families, vendors and other employees.
Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
Provide basic nursing care within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Able to explain and demonstrate fire/emergency procedures and must participate in any emergency or drill activities.
Properly use and maintain facility equipment.
Show respect for facility property.
Demonstrate and able to explain infection control and isolation procedures.
Demonstrate and able to explain proper body mechanics in all resident handling interactions & processes.
Ensure residents are given correct diet.
Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents' needs for socialization.
Maintain residents' rooms in neat, orderly and clutter-free manner.
Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers, and regulators.
Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members.
Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
Treat residents with compassion and dignity.
Interact professionally with residents and their families and involves resident/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Establish effective communication/interactions with residents and families.
Ensure residents' right to privacy (visual and auditory).
Show respect for residents' personal property.
Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.
Ambulate residents.
Ensure residents' comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning.
Meet current documentation standards and policies and complete within shift.
Report significant change in a resident's condition to the facilities Nurse Manager and the care giving team.
Maintain resident confidentiality at all times. Safeguarding and Safety
To ensure that residents are safeguarded against the risk of abuse. following infection control procedures; Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident's comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident. Comply with all facility safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety.
Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility.
Must adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
This is a position in health care facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shifts on holidays and working during inclement weather may be required.
Following patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer residents of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
Must have a finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
Have a working understand of English: ability to read and write; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state, or must within four (4) months of employment successfully complete state-required and competency evaluation program. Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with facility staff and supervisors.
Must meet all local health regulations.