Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- ACALP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
• Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
• 1 year of CNA / CHHA experience

General Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, DON, Assisted living Administrators and all other nursing staff.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all residents.
• Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and other personnel.
• Maintains residents' privacy and dignity.
• Encourages residents to maintain their independency.
• Has a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedure.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and standards regarding infection control.
• Has a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
• Provides AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed.
• Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP) monthly & as requested by nurse, record and report results to nurse.
• Provide ambulation assistance as needed
• Assist with transfer to & from bed.
• Report any change in resident status to nurse immediately.
• Respond to emergency calls & assist nurse as needed.
• Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administrator immediately.
• Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.
• Provide light housekeeping.
• Cleans refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets and silverware drawers as needed.
• Vacuum and dust as needed
• Assist with laundry: washing & drying clothes, folding laundry and putting away.
• Strip and remake bed as needed but at least 1x per week.
• Clean the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.
• Removes trash from residents apartments daily.
• Assist resident with meal service as needed. Ex: meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up, clearing and washing dishes.
• Report any unsafe equipment to nurse / administrator.
• Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the storage room and inventory of supplies.
• Removal of trash from Administrator / Nursing offices.
• Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.
• Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.