CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current Food Handler Permit (when applicable)
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification
• Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living Facility: At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a SNF or ALF is preferred, not required

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures
• Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake
• Delivers nutritional supplements to patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake
• Documents intake accordingly
• Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations
• Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident's skin
• Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done
• Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit)
• Reports changes in a resident's condition to the resident's nurse and supervisor

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all patients with dignity and respect
• Promotes and protects all patients' rights
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures
• Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect patients and themselves
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel
• Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of patients to supervisor and/or administrator
• Protects patients from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings
• Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned patients
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require
• Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients

Personal Skills And Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult patients, family and staff
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary