Certified Nursing Assistant-PRC HH​/HOS

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description Department Clinical Reports  to Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services Reporting to this position

NoneJob Classification Non-exempt, Hourly 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).

Required Qualifications Minimum requirements include the following:

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 Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

Assists patients with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.

Assists patients with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.

Assists with tracking the condition of the patients 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 patients as directed by supervisor.

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. patient refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).Reports changes in a patients condition to the patients nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks 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.

Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.

Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel,…