Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB :

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing basic nursing care and non-professional services under the direction of the Wing Nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Give basic nursing care, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, skin care, and shaving.
• Assist residents with dressing / undressing as necessary.
• Make beds and change linens as needed; make sure bed is in a correct and comfortable position.
• Deliver meals and between meal nourishments, assist with feeding as necessary and record meal consumption.
• Monitor and record bowel and bladder function and assist residents as necessary.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Assist residents to walk with / without assistive devices, and moving to and from beds or chairs / wheelchairs.
• Take temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures as directed and record as instructed.
• Report any changes in resident’s condition to the wing nurse.
• Answer call lights and respond to resident’s request in an appropriate manner.
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Assist with the care of the dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the wing nurse.
• Collect lab specimens as directed by the wing nurse.
• Escort or transport residents from one area to another within the facility for activities, therapies, or other appointments.
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas on the nursing unit and the resident’s room.
• Assist with resident’s personal laundry as needed.
• Notify wing nurse of any resident leaving / missing from floor.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the wing nurse immediately.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
• Adheres to the Organization’s Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Employee has completed annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Employee abides by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager or Shift Supervisor, as needed.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

STANDARD

EXPECTATION

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

• Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner;
• respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room;

treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns;

foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant program, or be eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state-approved competency evaluation within 120 days.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

• Must pass state test (written and clinical)
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents
• Ability to deal tactfully with other personnel

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Heavy to moderate physical effort
• Lift / carry up to 50 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary / mobility work
• Frequent kneeling / stooping / crouching / reaching / bending
• Frequently moves / lifts supplies or equipment
• Frequently transfers and re-positions residents
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Reading / seeing / writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant

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