Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

Job Title:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Department:
Nursing

Reports to:

LPN Charge Nurse / RN Supervisor / Director of Nursing
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: 11-01-17
Revised Date: 02-11-26

Provides direct non-professional patient/resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for patients/residents.

• Visible commitment to the CES mission, vision, and values; emphasizing and modelling the need for collaboration and teamwork.
• Conduct regular direct care rounds on assigned unit to monitor activity and ensure residents needs are met including assisting with activities of daily living.
• Maintain positive relationships with the residents/patients.
• Notify Charge Nurse and/or RN Supervisor of any resident/patient change in condition.
• Obtain vital signs, weights and heights as instructed by charge nurse.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Complete all assigned documentation.
• Maintain TCU Go Home Folders in patient rooms with pertinent educational information.
• Coordinate and prepare for new admissions, transfers, discharge of residents in the Transitional Care Unit.
• Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding resident rights.
• Maintain safe and clean work area.
• Provide light housekeeping in resident rooms and general areas; notify housekeeping staff of further cleaning needs.
• Properly store equipment and supplies.
• Ensure infection prevention and control practices.