Certified Nursing Assistant​/PRN

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps residents with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, moving safely to activities or functions, and caring for the resident's environment, including laundry and housekeeping. He or she must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with resident services needs and preferences

Reviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditions

Provides personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans Helps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation

Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures

Helps with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room Helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed

Helps with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourages resident participation in activities

Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures

Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received

Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications &

Physical Requirements:

Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with resident services needs and preferences

Reviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditions

Provides personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans Helps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation

Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures

Helps with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room Helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed

Helps with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourages resident participation in activities

Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures

Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received

Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies

Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience with seniors preferred

Experience performing care-giving tasks preferred

Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state

Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.