CNA

Supports patients by assisting with personal hygiene, providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates respect and the highest standards of care for patients/residents and all employees.
• Provides service in a timely manner and with a cheerful attitude to all customers.
• Performs as a productive team member who is continually working and producing results.
• Consistently performs purposeful 2 to 3 hour rounding on all patients/residents.
• Uses effective communication with patients/residents regarding their personal care.
• Champion collaboration among health care team members to ensure patient needs are met.
• Provides clear communication during patient handoffs with physicians, patients/residents, and family members.
• Maintains an attitude and environment that encourages retention through professionalism and respect.
• Accepts ownership for the continuous success of the team.
• Maintains a professional image of the organization in accordance with organizational policies.
• Willingly adjusts to assignment changes with a positive attitude.
• Promotes patient/resident-centered care by maintaining a clean, calm, and quiet environment, especially at night.
• Participates in process improvement in a positive manner.
• Provides the best possible service through accountability and a positive work ethic.
• Consistently completes assigned departmental duties throughout and/or by end of shift.
• Responds to patient needs in a consistent timely manner or follows department guidelines when not available.
• Performs adequate documentation of patient care by completion of all interventions.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols and complies with hand washing protocol.
• Provides patient care based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Embraces change and supports new ideas and management decisions.
• Improvement or consistency in performance and behavior from previous evaluation.
• Participates in departmental and organizational initiatives and/or committees.
• Participates in educational opportunities (i.e. certifications, skills fairs, in-services, etc.).
• Practices effective time management and conserves expenses.
• Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

Education:

Current CNA certification.

Training/Experience:

Prior CNA experience highly desired.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Multi-tasking
• Medical Teamwork
• Bedside Manner
• Infection Control