CNA​/QMA

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – PRN. Day and evening shifts available.

We are looking for applicants who have their Certified Nursing Assistant certification or have completed a state‑recognized and approved training program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. We want CNAs who truly care about treating residents with respect and dignity, as well as other team members.

• Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge Nurse.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of care.
• Document all care given and observations made while giving care.
• Bath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructed.
• Assist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanics.
• Change positions of bed‑fast residents.
• Observe all infection control procedures as instructed.
• Meal service.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp and respond to pages and call lights.

• Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician.
• Display ability in observing and reporting drug reactions 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.