C.N.A.

CNA - Job Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee. CNA- Essential Job Functions Prepares for new admissions by ensuring rooms are ready and welcome packets are preparedGreets new admissions and makes them and their family members feel welcome and comfortable. Gets patient settled and follows new admit protocol.Communicates with nursing staff and care team effectively, both verbally and in writingPrepares resident for therapy services, appointments and mealsKeeps residents room tidy and free of clutterAssists with ADLsTakes vitals and record them according to protocolCarries out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.Answers call lights and assists residents in a timely mannerAdministers services within the applicable scope of practiceEnsures resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse SupervisorAssists in arranging transportation for residents as appropriateCompliant with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rightsMaintains Relias training and in-service requirementsPerforms charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulationsCharts notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the careTakes direction from charge staff Qualifications CNA - Education Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Kansas. CNA - Specific Requirements Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a C.N.A in the state of Kansas-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effectedMust pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.