Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Hours would be: 6 :45pm-10pm or 7:00am-11am

Provide a balance of emotional and physical support that allows an individual to function at their highest level of independence.

This will include variations of the following:

• Dressing
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Eating/Feeding
• Bed Mobility/Positioning
• Ambulation/Wheelchair mobility
• Range of Motion
• Skin Care
• Continence Care/Toileting
• Behavioral Support
• Providing Appropriate Rest Periods

• Maintain a safe resident environment by assuring:
• Resident room is free and clear of clutter
• Telephones are within reach and cords out of walking range
• Brakes are in the locked position on beds
• Beds are in the low position
• Personal Alarms and Siderails are used only as ordered
• Appropriate use electronic lifts appropriately
• Assures that one side of halls is free of obstructions.
• Safety rounds on assigned team are performed at least every 2 hours
• Communicates changes in residents’ condition and function to nurse immediately when noted. Reports reduced appetite, reduced fluid intake and lack of a bowel movement for 3 days to nurse immediately. Also, report any skin breakdown, redness or rashes and bruises.
• Performs Assigned Tasks as directed by the Unit Nurse
• Take Vital Signs
• Passes Fresh Ice Water at least once per shift and as directed
• Passes Juice and Snacks between meals per policy
• Weigh residents no later than 5th day of every month and as needed
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents
• Accountable for completion of C.N.A. documentation which includes progress notes, percentage of meals and fluid taken, bowel sheet, and ADL’s.
• Reposition residents every 2 hours who are high risks for pressure ulcers.
• Maintains Clean Environment by assuring:
• Meal trays have been removed from dining areas, and resident rooms.
• Makes beds for bed bound residents and isolation residents.
• Maintains a clean shower and bathing area.
• Takes laundry bags to soiled utility room when full.
• Maintains a tidy resident closet, checks and labels clothing with residents’ name.
• Communicates with residents, families, significant others, and co-workers utilizing a pleasant positive approach.

• Respects Residents Rights for Privacy and Dignity.
• Reports all suspected, alleged, and/or witnessed verbal, physical, or sexual abuse immediately to nurse.

• Service a preceptor and positive role model for new employees.

• Ensures standard precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures are followed by co-workers.
• Participates in Briarwood specific and organization wide Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Participates on CI teams as requested.

• Attends all staff meetings and in-services designated as required or mandatory.
• Attends organization wide program and meetings to be informed and current on organization strategies and programs.
• Maintains competence with specific C.N.A. assistant skills by performing competency training as directed by the DON.

• Constantly standing, walking, talking, hearing, squatting, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, driving, feeling, and grasping.
• Occasionally sitting, crouching, crawling, reaching hands and arms, tasting, and smelling.

• Constantly moving from waist-shoulder height and waist and below.
• Frequently moving from shoulder and above height.

• Constantly being able to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Frequently utilizing peripheral and depth perception.
• Occasionally looking at computer monitor and utilizing color vision (identifying and distinguishing colors).

• Constantly being exposed to body fluids/blood and frequently operating equipment and wearing protective clothing.

• Current State of Illinois C.N.A. Certificate
• Current CPR card

• May be new graduate or pending certificate when staffing patterns can accommodate.

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to communicate with residents and associates.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
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