Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Responsibilities

• admissions
• catheter changes
• medication needs
• falls
• urgent needs that need to be addressed
• documenting all care performed in accordance with the plan of care
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living.
• Provide hygiene and oral care pursuant to plan of care.
• Assist residents with dressing and grooming according to their needs.
• Bathe residents with attention to privacy, respecting dignity and providing a safe environment.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Maintain residents’ rooms in neat, orderly and clutter-free manner.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State.
• Must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.
• Must achieve 12 hours of in service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as meet state requirements, if exceeds federal).
• Must have ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Recent clinical experience or education is required.