CNA- LTC;

The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff members with
and contributes to the implementation of the total resident/patient plan of
care which includes activities of daily living (eating, dressing, personal
care, toileting), education, recreation, and transportation in accordance with
established policies, procedures and standards of the nursing department.

The C.N.A is directly responsible to the RN/LPN team leader.
The C.N.A maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality and
performs duties in compliance with BNRC's, A Member of Covenant Health,
policies and procedures.

• Must hold an active Maine C.N.A License

• As sists with all resident/patient routine activities of daily living including:
  • Feeding
  • Bathing
  • Ambulating
  • Skin Care
• Demonstrates effective listening skills to provide
  support for resident/patient needs
• Ability to take initial vital signs and provide weights
  to nursing staff in a timely manner
• Responsible for reporting changes in vital signs or
  measurements promptly to the Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Always follows procedures for Universal Precautions
• Monitors and promptly records resident/patient intake
  and output in accordance with unit standards or physician orders
• Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient related
  issues; supports resident/patient rights
• Maintains productive working relationship with
  healthcare team members
• Is a team player, courteous, diplomatic and tactful
  when interacting with others.
• Provides additional care as directed by the RN/LPN
• Assist with orientation of patient/resident/family to
  unit, facility and services.
• Can deliver patient/resident care promptly and
  accurately as directed by the RN/LPN and in accordance with plan of care
• Ability to empathize with residents, patients and families.
• Able to remain objective in difficult circumstances
  including interactions with demanding residents and patients
• Demonstrates flexibility when needed
• Seeks help and assists in developing solutions for
  problems
• Has a passion for working with long term care residents
  and skilled rehabilitation patients to provide excellent resident and
  patient care