(CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

CNAs perform resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under the
direction of the Supervisor to provide quality care of residents.

DUTIES:

• Certified Nursing Assistants provide individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with resident Care Plan which includes communicating, assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, as appropriate.
• As a CNA you Observe and reports changes in resident conditions to Supervisor.
• Performs tasks assigned by Supervisor including vital signs, residents' weights,
  applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens..
• CNAs Escorts residents to dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies meal
  consumption.
• Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and
  verifies consumption.
• Maintains clean, neat and organized work environment.
• Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures,
  hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports
  missing items to Supervisor per protocol.
• Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously.
• Certified Nursing Assistants assistswith orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon
  admission.
• Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, church
  services, and participates in activities and functions as directed.
• Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting care
  provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a
  positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
• CNA Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and/or actual behavioral outbursts.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in state employed.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient
  communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• A minimum of three months' prior nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
  
  

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