CNA - CNA

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary to address the personal needs and comfort of patients in an environment that promotes dignity and healing. Performs vital signs and activities of daily living as outlined on the plan of care including ADLs. Assists with hourly rounding and documents care rendered per guidelines. Meets nutrition needs of patients as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Performs meal delivery, sets up trays and adaptive equipment, assists with feeding, and distributes nourishments while honoring choices. Properly documents per policy, protocol, and procedure. Maintains patient comfort and safety as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. Turns and positions patients, provides skin care, and immediately answers call lights/alarms. Places mats, positions low beds, and assures rehabilitation needs are met as outlined in the care plan and in accordance with policy and procedures including ROM, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices.

Documents rehabilitation per guidelines. Identifies changes in patient physical and emotional status and reports changes promptly to the nurse. Appropriately participates in shift change communication providing complete and relevant information about patients for whom care was provided. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and a patient-centered focus. Must possess basic knowledge of healthcare and/or the nursing assistant role. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with professional standards, effective communication, and attention to the healing environment.

This is evidenced by work behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect, wellbeing, and exemplifies healthy relationships. The staff member must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.

They must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide care needed for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient groups. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks may involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.