Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for providing industry leading personal care and assistance in the facility.

Essential Functions

• Participates as a member of the care team and helps maintain the physical, social and psychological environment conducive to residents’ welfare and best interests.
• Observes and reports resident conditions to nursing staff or appropriate supervisor and all information pertaining to procedures carried out, changes, incidents or unusual findings.
• Becomes familiar with residents’ daily needs, likes, dislikes, etc. in order to personalize care given each individual per the residents’ care plan.
• Records all appropriate resident care information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Observes and reports to Charge Nurse unusual occurrences and changes in resident condition.
• Responds to resident call lights in a timely manner.
• Listens and responds to resident needs in an appropriate and service minded manner.
• Assists residents in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet etc., using appropriate equipment and following principles of body mechanics and safety (help determine number of persons for assist; use gait belt, lifts, grab bars, etc.).
• Helps restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills (eating, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc.).
• Develops personalized rapport with residents and provides assistance as requested to residents to care for their belongings.
• Creates an environment and atmosphere that is customized to their style and preferences.
• Demonstrates fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalency (preferred). Must be at least 16 years of age (required).
• Licenses/Certifications: Successful completion of 75-hour Nurse Aide course (required). CPR Certification (preferred).