Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with policies and procedures while complying with state, federal and all other applicable he alth care standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, posi tioning, and transporting residents into and out beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assists with the daily physical and hygienic care needs of residents as directed. These duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Assists residents with dressing and ensure that dependent residents are dressed in clean, dry clothing appropriate for season, in good repair, changing clothes/gowns when wet or soiled
  • Gives or assists resident with bathing and daily dental/mouth care
  • Assists residents with hair combing, brushing, shampooing, and styling
  • Keeps incontinent residents clean, dry, and odor free; maintain per facility policy
  • Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
  • Makes beds and changes bed linens when soiled
  • Shaves male patients daily and female residents as needed
  • Assists residents in preparing for activity and social programs
  • Assists and accompany residents with travel when necessary
  • Prepares residents for meals, assists, serving food trays or feed residents, as necessary and record/or report residents intake or ac ceptance of food, serve snacks or nourishments in between meals
• Advises supervising charge nurse of residents’ status and condition at beginning and end of shift and documents observations as required
  • Maintains records and flow sheets accurately and timely
  • Measures and records vitals and weights as instructed
  • Observes and reports the presence of skin breakdown or redness to the nurse
  • Observes and reports any physical or emotional changes observed in the residents including any complaints or grievances made by the resident
• Promotes a safe and clean environment
  • Assures that all equipment is clean and functional and reports any malfunctions to supervisor
  • Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or transfer of residents per established policies and procedures
  • Washes hands before and after performing any service for the resident and follows infection control guidelines and universal prec autions
  • Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to a nurse immediately
• Collects and labels lab specimens, as directed
• Reviews care plans daily to ensure provision of appropriate care
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy
• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Follows established restraint and isolation precautions and procedures as ordered by a physician
• Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, ADON or DON
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
• Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must hold a current and valid CNA license OR certificate of passing competency in Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide training

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows:

• This position does not require supervisory responsibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Language Ability - Reads and interprets documents. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read…