CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not  intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY :   Perform activities of daily living for the residents assigned under the direction and supervision of a Nurse.  Is responsible for assisting nursing in providing resident care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide personal care to residents, including bathing (bed, shower, tub, whirlpool) shampooing,  combing  hair,  oral  care,  personal  hygiene,  shaving,  nail  care,  and  dressing.  Ensure  call  bell  is  positioned within residents’ reach.

Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.

Distribute, empty, and clean bedpans and urinals and assist residents to and from bathroom or  with bedside commode.

Empty catheter bags as needed.

Ambulate  residents,  assist  residents  in  and  out  of  chairs  and  wheelchairs,  position  bedridden  residents according to plan of care, and utilize appropriate support devices.

Make rounds and reposition residents.

Prepare residents for meals and assist with meal service – transport residents to and from dining  room, serve trays, assist with feeding when necessary, remove trays, and accurately document  residents’ intake immediately after consumption.

Serve  nourishments  and  betweenmealsnacks  to  residents  as  ordered  and  distribute  ice  and  water, rotating water pitchers and deliver pitchers to the Dietary Department for sanitation.

Make occupied and unoccupied beds and turn down beds for residents.

Provide skin care – keep residents on turn schedule and use lotions and massages as needed.

Check residents’ restraints and releases to allow for activity and reapply restraints as ordered.

Take and record vital signs.

Answer  call  lights  and  answer  questions  and  respond,  giving  appropriate  care  or  alerting  Supervisor.

Observe residents for any changes in condition and report changes to Supervisor.

Measure and record intake and output.

Document appropriate information daily in the electronic health record.

Transport residents to and from activities.

Treat residents with dignity and always observe all residents’ rights and confidentiality.

Attend mandatory inservices and maintain certification.

Assist with orientation of new Nursing Assistants.

Straighten residents’ rooms and closets and clean inside of bedside tables.

Clean and return resident care equipment to appropriate areas.

Remove soiled linen, rinse in the hopper and transport dirty linens to laundry.

Label residents’ clothes and put away residents’ clean clothes.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Completion of high school education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and  written directions.

Must be certified in the state where applying or have successfully completed CNA training from a  stateapproved school and obtain certification within the first four (4) months of employment.

Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.

Must be able to work weekend and overtime as required.

Must meet all local health regulations and pass postemployment exam, if required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT :

Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing,  and pulling.

Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, if needed.

Must  be  capable  of  performing  the  Essential  Job  Functions  of  this  position  with  or  without  reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents, families, and outside agencies and to  work cooperatively with other associates.

Ability to present to groups.

Ability to remain calm under stress.

Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding resident’s rights.

Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.

Assist with admissions and discharges.

Practice universal precautions at all times.

Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.