CNA - Healthcare Night Shift

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant who will provide direct care to residents, while promoting the resident's highest level of functioning, as directed by management. Additionally, they will assist in maintaining the resident's environment in a safe and neat manner, as well as promoting quality services within community standards, State and Federal Regulations.

Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident medical condition/status.

Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.

Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.

Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.

Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.

Keeps resident's rooms neat and clean.

Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.

Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.

Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.

Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.

Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate.

Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.

Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.

Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.

Maintains resident confidentiality. Certification of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

Six months' experience in long-term care is preferred.

Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills.

Ability to follow facility policies.

Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Required to interact with co-workers, residents or vendors.

Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents.

Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards.

Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.