CNA - LTC

Certified Nursing Assistant

Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, the Certified Nurse Assistant performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. The Certified Nurse Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life span.

The Certified Nurse Assistant must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. The Certified Nurse Assistant provides the care needed by adult and geriatric patient groups. Resident's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment.

This includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's environment and safety are maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. This includes answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of nursing, maintaining cleanliness of the unit, behavior, and fall prevention, and appropriate use of equipment.

Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. This includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's rehabilitative needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

This includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge Nurse and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures. Changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status are identified and reported to the Charge Nurse promptly.

Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.