CNA - COV

Position Purpose

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients 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 (when applicable).
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living Facility:
  At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a SNF or ALF is 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 patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake; documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, records weight in designated locations, and reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of residents’ skin; 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 task was done; 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 patients with dignity and respect; promotes and protects all patients’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures; complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect patients 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 patients to supervisor and/or administrator; protects patients 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 as assigned during implementation or 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 patients.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require; performs certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member,…