Certified Nurses Aide (CNA or STNA)

Reports to Resident Care Director.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Works in department as well as throughout community
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporary as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Education and Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Must be currently certified/registered in applicable state. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment

Specific Requirements

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing aide practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing aide functions in an assisted living community
• Must perform efficiently in all applicable competence areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks’ Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Reads 24-hour log at beginning of shift
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain-free
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• Reminds residents of daily dental care and shaving if applicable
• Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
• Makes beds daily
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Delivers meals and assists with set-up or feeding as needed
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Cleans up spills by residents and alerts housekeeping for follow-up
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
• Assists residents in unpacking, storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move-in
• Assists residents with packing belongings when being transferred
• Compliant with infection control guidelines

Essential Functions

• Must be able to respond to call lights promptly
• Must assist with evacuation of residents and supports residents in times of crisis (i.e., natural disaster)
• Must deliver quality services to residents
• Must be able to accurately document and chart residents care
• Must be able to assist residents with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Must be able to lift, turn, move, position and transport residents
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards residents
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must practice regular and predictable attendance
• Must follow company policies including harassment, code of ethics, complaint procedures, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, dress code and resident rights
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs and push/pull 35 lbs