CNA Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living

The Village at Meadowbrook -

Position Summary : The Purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Essential Functions :

• Attend work as scheduled and follow company's call-off procedures.
• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
• Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or licensed nurse.
• Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
• Initiate corrective action as necessary and / or seek assistance of a licensed nurse. Attend all in service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
• Attend all in-service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
• Document incidents and / or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
• Review care plans and daily assignement and perfiorm nursing care as outlined.
• Document in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's sresponse or lack of response to care provided.
• Report changes in residents conditions to Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
• Follow facility procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Complete documentation accurately, timely and following facility policies and procedures.
• Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse.
• Assure residents have call lights at hand and answer call lights promptly.
• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal and oral hygiene needs following facility's policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' care plans.
• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area(s).
• Check name bands on all assigned residents daily and report to Charge Nurse any bands that have been removed or need to be changed.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his / her supervision including the use of safety devices and / or alarms.
• Protect the privacy of resident Protected Health Information.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of all resident and facility information.

Non-Essential Functions :

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional derneanor toward all associates, customers, vendors, clients.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills PASL, LLC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education :

Current and valid Nurse Aide Certification

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; three to six months experience in

LTC / Skilled experience

BLS and CPR required

Physical Requirement s : Standing (1 / 3- 2 / 3); walking (1 / 3-2 / 3), using hands to finger , handle or feel ( over 2 / 3), reach with hands and arms ( ove r 2 / 3), climb and balance (under 1 / 3 ), stoop , kneel (under 1 / 3 ) , talk or hear (over 2 / 3) , taste or smell (under 1 / 3 ).

Lifting up to 10 pounds ( 1 / 3 - 2 / 3), Up to 25 pounds ( under 1 / 3); Up to 75 pounds (under 1 / 3); more than 75 pounds (none) .