Certified Nursing Assistant

Position

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Director of Nursing

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

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. They will also assist in maintaining the resident’s environment in a safe and neat manner, and promote quality services within community standards, state and federal regulations.

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies 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 with set up and feeding of meals.
• Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every two hours and provides incontinent care as needed.
• Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every two hours.
• Keeps resident’s rooms neat and clean.
• Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.
• Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
• Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but is 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.
• Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing assessments and documentation as assigned. 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.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Certification of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
• Six months’ experience in long‑term care is preferred.
• Successful completion of State C.N.A. course.
• Make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
• Must have a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must have basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well‑defined duties.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.
• 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.

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift – constantly 0–10 pounds, frequently 11–50 pounds, occasionally 51–100 pounds.
• Carry – constantly 0–10 pounds, frequently 11–50 pounds.
• Push – constantly 0–10 pounds, frequently 11–50 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and…