CNA, Healthcare Nursing

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering care, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Report all accidents/incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge/Staff Nurse as soon as practical.

• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.)
• Greet and escort residents to their rooms.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable, (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.)
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions.
• Store resident’s clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new room or to the receiving area.
• Assist residents with loading/unloading as necessary.
• And all other duties as assigned.