CNA Training Class

Hourly Wage starting at $17 during training

Summary of Duties

• Become familiar with the facility's administrative structure.
• Identify residents before administering care, serving meals, etc., using their wristband or photo ID.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized facility abbreviations when recording information.
• Report all observed accidents, incidents, and changes in a resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse promptly.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information and report any suspected violations or unauthorized attempts to access facility systems.
• Perform only the nursing care procedures for which you have been trained.
• Greet and escort new residents to their rooms, introducing them to roommates and staff as appropriate.
• Prepare residents' rooms for arrival, including making the bed, putting up name tags, and ensuring an admission kit is available.
• Assist with residents' personal possessions, including inventory, marking items, storing clothing, and packing / unpacking during transfers or discharge.
• Transport residents to new rooms or receiving areas and assist with loading / unloading them from vehicles.
• Participate in and receive nursing reports as instructed.
• Follow established policies regarding exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• Perform bed-making duties and provide extra covers as requested.
• Measure and record residents' temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs), weight, and height as instructed.
• Regularly check on residents who are unable to call for help and answer all resident calls promptly.
• Assist residents with their meals, including identifying food items for those with sight problems.
• Record residents' food and fluid intake and report any changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse.
• Keep residents' water pitchers clean, filled with fresh water, and within easy reach.
• Perform after-meal care, such as removing trays and cleaning residents' hands and faces.
• Adhere to work assignments and schedules.
• Cooperate with other departments and facility personnel to ensure quality nursing services.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse, misappropriation of property, and any requests by residents to refuse treatment.

Key Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Language : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Can also write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands

Additional Information

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