Certified Nursing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE: Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary tasks and functions in compliance with Policy and Procedures.
ORGANIZATION: The Certified Nurse Aide functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN or LVN and reports to the Nursing Supervisor in conformity with Agency and regulatory policy.

• Candidate must have current and valid Texas Certification for Nursing Assistants.
• Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
• Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.

• Assists elders in the following areas:
• Keep call lights within reach at all time.
• Personal care functions including:
• Bathing (bed bath or shower)
• Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
• Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving)
• Oral Hygiene (including brushing, flossing, denture care)
• Assist with dressing and undressing
• Assists with feeding provide water/fluids throughout your shift.
• Measuring and recording intake and output.
• Weigh elders standing or in wheelchair.
• Assists in turning and positioning every 2 hours checking briefs every 2 hours and changing as needed.
• Proper transfer techniques including Hoyer lift transfers.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints).
• Helps keep elders’ rooms clean and supplied. Knock on doors before entering.
• Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
• Transports elders, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
• Ambulate elders who require minimal assistance.
• Perform skin checks and notify Nurse of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
• Answer elders calls and takes appropriate action.
• Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to Nurse.
• mmediately report any changes in elders’ condition or incidents to the Charge Nurse. Report suspicion of abuse or actual abuse immediately. Stop and Watch.
• Participates in care plans with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to all elders, healthcare staff and documentation.
• Meets annual in-service requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
• Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training
• Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
• Maintains a cooperative manner towards elder/family and all members of the healthcare team.

Will-O-Bell Skilled Nursing and Rehab