Home Health​/Hospice CNA- Evanston WY

Position Purpose

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current Food Handler Permit.
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long‑term care (preferred, not required).

• Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set‑up and clean‑up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
• Weighs residents according to facility policy and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Tracks the condition of the resident’s skin and reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified tasks were performed. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with performing the work as assigned (e.g., resident refusal, reassignment to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel; reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator; protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities during activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attends care‑plan meetings of assigned residents.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed.
• Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Performs certified nursing assistant duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Supportive team member; contributes to and exemplifies teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family,…