Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provides and / or assist the resident in all activities of daily living as per individual care plan.
• Maintains residents stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording information
• Provides resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials.
• Assist with transporting residents to different areas of facility as necessary; activities off unit, hairdresser, etc.
• Answering residents call lights and request
• Encourage the resident to function at his / her maximum level by assisting in restorative techniques and encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Attend all mandatory in-services per code, mandatory C.N.A. meetings a year and completes required hours of educational in-services to maintain certification.
• Maintain appropriate records adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulations of nursing home.
• Pass meal trays, assist feeding residents, and monitor meals as per policy. Pass water pitcher and nourishment. Record meal consumption, record I&O.
• Interacts supportively with residents, family and other staff.
• Receives and gives report to team leader at the beginning and end of shift respectively.
• Responsible for carrying out facility safety and infection control program (hand washing)
• Observe and report resident needs, abnormal conditions or behavioral changes to team leader, charge nurse or nurse manager.
• Completes assignment in a timely fashion. Follows resident care plan as written.
• Maintains the resident’s room and supplies in a neat manner.
• Assist in promoting the Quality of life set forth in the Residents Bill of Rights .
• Carries resident assignment sheet on person while on duty. Does not leave sheet where available for others to read. States or able to locate information i.

e. resident C.P.R. status.

• Respects the confidentiality of patients, departments, and nursing home information.
• Reports to work on time and is on the unit and ready for duty at 7 : 00 am, 3 : 00 pm, or 11 : 00 pm.
• Gives adequate notice to supervisory personnel when calling in sick or late, according to department standards.
• Lifts and transfers residents as per individual care plans.
• Punches in and out, consistent with nursing home policy.
• Observes department guidelines regarding use of meal periods, coffee, breaks, and quitting time. Signs out and in at meal time.
• Does not abuse sick time when used, is verified as required.
• Resolves conflicts or problems in working relationships without involvement of higher authority.
• Safety rules and procedures are followed. Works carefully and avoids situations that could lead to and accident.
• All accidents are reported to supervisor upon occurrence, an incident form is completed and sent to DNS.
• Work area and equipment are kept clean and orderly.
• Utilizes personal protection equipment, engineering and work practice controls to prevent / minimize occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• Works with supervisor and other members of the work group in planning and building an effective team.
• Instructions are followed, work schedules and standards met without close supervision.
• Work is sufficient quality and quantity.
• Deviations from established schedules and instructions are approved by nurse manager or their designee.
• Interacts with family members and other staff in a professional manner. Promote positive environments.
• Adheres to dress code at all times.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures by asking questions and / or demonstration.
• Adheres to shift routine.
• Clean closets. Put resident’s clothes away.
• Change resident’s calendars.
• Assist with new employee orientation as requested
• Assists other staff when work is completed.
• Audits completed (QA., safety, infection control) as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• 1 year of CNA experience.
16 days ago