CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Nursing Assistant, CNA is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services as outlined in the clients care plan. This position is responsible for following the direction of the nursing staff by following the individualized care plan for the clients they care for.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Director of Nursing per individualized care plan including:Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• Absorbs incontinence care;
• Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
• Medication administration as delegated by the RN;
• Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards including Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Makes Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity.
• Assists with adaptive equipment.
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
• Reports changes in resident’s physical condition, behavior and level of independent functioning to the nurse.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.
• Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors and building operation to appropriate personnel.
• Accurately completes required documentation.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members within the community as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Essential Job Responsibilities: Assists with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Director of Nursing per individualized care plan including:Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring; Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed; Incontinence care;Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;Medication administration as delegated by the RN; Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards including Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Monitors vital signs and providing Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity. Assists with adaptive equipment. Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties. Reports changes in resident’s physical condition, behavior and level of independent functioning to the nurse. Assists with admissions and discharges. Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors and building operation to appropriate personnel. Accurately completes required documentation. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members within the community as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $20.50 - $25 per hour.

Schedule

All shifts have an every other weekend rotation.