Certified Nursing Attendant; CNA

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• Performs duties for the physical care of residents such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.
• Trains and assists patients with daily living tasks; helps patients dress, eat, bathe, brush teeth, and comb hair.
• Escorts patients to and from therapies, dining area, other areas of the hospital for treatment and tests, medical facilities outside the hospital and/or on field trips.
• Checks and records patients' vital signs.
• Supervises the daily routine of patients.
• Assists in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment by performing a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning equipment and changing bed linens.
• Sorts and tags institutional linens and personal linens.
• Establishes rapport with residents to aid in the treatment program and rehabilitation.
• Observes, records and reports the condition and behavior of patients.
• Participates in patient care plans involving care and treatment of the geriatric patient.
• Participates as a member of the health team observing resident behavior and participating in patient care plans.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Must be certified and maintain certification as a CNA.
• Must maintain first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions; provide basic nursing care practices.
• Ability to use medical equipment within the scope of certification.
• Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures, and all HIPAA rules.
• Must attend and complete all required in‑service training; ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to be flexible; recognize basic changes in a resident's condition and report to the nurse.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects and reporting the same.