Certified Nursing Assistant

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** Position Purpose** | Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s). |1. Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Current CPR/BLS certification
4. Current Food Handler Permit
1. Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
2. 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.
3. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
4. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
5. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
6. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.  Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
7. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
8. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.  Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
9. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
10. Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
11. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
12. Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
13. Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
14. Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.  Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
15. Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
3. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
4. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
5. Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
6. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
7. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
8. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
9. Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
10. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
11. Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
12. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
13. May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
14. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which…