Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Overview

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides nursing and nursing‑related services to residents consistent with each resident’s comprehensive assessment and plan of care. All resident care is provided in a manner that meets the resident’s physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, enabling the individual to attain or maintain the highest practicable level of functioning. The Certified Nurse Assistant maintains a "homelike" environment for the residents, protects and promotes resident rights, and assists the person in maintaining independence and control to the greatest extent possible.

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

This position reports to the Charge Nurse and Director of Staff Development.

• Provide direct care to residents to improve or maintain the resident’s abilities according to the resident’s plan of care.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Assist with bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, mobility, transferring, and feeding of assigned residents by providing set‑up assistance, verbal prompts, physical support or more extensive assistance, or for those who are totally dependent:
  • Bathing – Assist with transport of resident to tub or shower, adjust water temperature, wash and rinse resident, dry body thoroughly, and maintain privacy at all times.
  • Dressing – Locate, select, and obtain clothing for resident. Assist with snaps, zippers, buttons, and communicate clothing needs to resident and Charge Nurse.
  • Restorative Care – Assist the resident to maintain functioning at his/her highest independent level to prevent decreases, through ambulation, range‑of‑motion exercises, assistive devices, and proper body alignment.
  • Elimination/Toileting – Promptly assist residents to the bathroom according to schedule, provide clean bedpan/urinal, perform cleaning and catheter care as directed, and record output.
  • Mobility – Assist residents or provide range‑of‑motion exercises, provide weight‑bearing assistance or physical support, push wheelchair or geri‑chair, and maintain a safe environment.
  • Transfer – Position residents for transfer, use correct technique and equipment, and obtain assistance as needed.
  • Eating – Provide set‑up assistance for meal trays, feed individuals requiring total assistance, encourage chewing and swallowing, clean residents after meals, and document intake.
• Provide care that protects and promotes resident rights, dignity, self‑determination, and active participation; offer choices, respect names, avoid pet names, and handle residents’ property with respect.
• Observe and report patterns of decreased social interaction, angry or sad behaviors, and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care for assigned residents and report information about conditions, responses, and alternative approaches.
• Assist with preparation for state inspections and attend survey training as directed.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures, including infection control, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Record accurate, legible information about resident care and condition in resident records.
• Communicate with Charge Nurse about assigned residents regularly throughout the shift.
• Demonstrate competence in proper body mechanics and correct use of equipment such as back belts, gait belts, and mechanical lifting equipment.
• Monitor the physical environment for safety or fire hazards, correct or report potential problems immediately to Charge Nurse.
• Report injury to resident or self to Charge Nurse immediately.
• Attend 12 hours of in‑service education provided annually and apply information to job tasks.
• Participate in fire and disaster drills and, in emergencies, carry out assigned duties to…