Certified Nurses Aide- CNA

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
• Assist residents with mealtime.
• Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
• Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Services when needed.
• Provide activities as planned and/or directed.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program.
• Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred.
• Registration with State registry required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic.
• Ability to document care given.
• Open minded and flexible in meeting the needs and desires of the resident and their families.
• A desire to learn about the residents by observing their behavior and listening to them.
• A desire to have a voice in the care and concerns of the resident.
• A desire to be a good team member and show respect of other team members.
• Think of new ideas and fun activities that will interest the residents.
• 2-3 years of long-term care, transitional care and memory care experience preferred.