Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA No Weekends

Community Name:

Trinity Community at Fairborn The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.

Essential Function Statement(s)
Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty Assist residents at mealtimes

Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment

Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.

Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled)
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions

Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record;
Reports any irregularities to nurse

Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs;
Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed

Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed

Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly

Ensures residents’ personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents’ wishes

Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical

Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents;
Handles linens according to infection control guidelines

Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets

Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs

Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility

Provides post-mortem care as instructed

Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions

Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements

Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required

Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans

Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required

Maintains confidentiality of necessary information

Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies

Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel

Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties

Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate

Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing

Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)
Accountability
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Customer Oriented
- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Empathetic
- Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Honesty / Integrity
- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Interpersonal
- Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Patience
- Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Skills & Abilities

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):

Preferred Experience:

No prior experience necessary

Computer

Skills:

Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office…