Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Summary:

The selected Certified Nursing Assistant will provide direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treat each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence. The ideal candidates will be goal focused; customer service oriented, and will enjoy making a commitment to meeting the needs of our older adults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes and records patient’s vital signs
• Gives enemas when needed
• Measures and records patient’s fluid intake and output
• Provides daily routine care such as bathing, dressing and feeding
• Assists patients in active and passive range of motion, transferring, walking and turning
• Cleans rooms and makes patient beds
• Answers patient’s calls
• Converses with patients to provide assurance
• Assists in care and feeding of infants
• Manages supply inventory and supply requisitions
• Observes Universal Precautions
• Ability to follow written Nursing Care Plan
• Provides patient transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping
• Provides patient laundry and linen changes
• Light housekeeping
• Provides medication reminders
• Provides medical follow up with exercise regime

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will possess a CNA license in good standing
• Must have previous experience working with seniors
• Must have experience passing medications
• Must have reliable transportation