Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Certified Nurse Aide utilizes a general understanding of the principles of Nursing and basic physical assessment skills in the development and implementation of individualized Nursing Care Plans to ensure the needs of patients are met. Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with recognized standards
• Provides maximum patient care services within limits defined by delegated tasks
• Assumes responsibility for varied patient care duties as assigned, including assisting the nurse with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients; assisting the nurse with performing patient treatments and caring for the patient's personal belongings
• Bathes the patient in bed, tub, or shower; combs hair; cleans and cuts fingernails; and gives shampoos
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed and applies safety measures under the direction of the Nurse
• Assists patients in and out of bed, in walking, and transports patients throughout the Center via wheelchair, Geri-chair, or stretcher; may accompany patients when transported outside the Center for appointments
• Coordinates scheduling for patients requiring O.T., P.T., S.T. to assure they are available for the therapist on a timely basis and assists in transporting the patient to the rehab area
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the Center for appointments as needed
• Participates in the formulation and follow-through of the patient's Nursing Care Plan
• Takes and records weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and respiration in the electronic medical record
• Gives various skin care treatments
• Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages under the direction of the Licensed Nurse
• Feeds patients, assists all patients with their meals, and provides in-between meal nourishment, as well as providing fresh ice and water to the patient's bedside
• Answers patient's call light or bell, delivers messages, administers bedpans and urinals, cleans areas of spillage or accidents caused by the patient
• Performs isolation care as needed for patient's condition
• Reports any/all changes in patient's condition, any family concerns, and patient's complaints to Nurse and/or Supervisor
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
• Cleans and sterilizes patient equipment
• Completes record of patient's oral intake and output

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
• Must have successfully completed a State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Must attend a minimum of 18 hours of Continuing Education programs provided by the Center to maintain Certification