CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Summary of Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, performs basic nursing care procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Follows treatment plan designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishments, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information about the adult/older adult resident/patient's condition to the appropriate facility staff.
• Takes and records pulse, respirations, blood pressures and weight as needed.
• Documents care and observations on work sheets and EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains cooperative relationships to enhance the efficient operation of the care team by providing support and assistance to co-workers.
• Adheres to infection control practices.
• Supports the psychosocial needs of the residents as per the plan of care and profile.
• Participates in educational and inservice meetings to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Must attend all mandatory programs.
• Meets basic requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year.
• Uses equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Adheres to standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 6 months – 1 year experience as a CNA preferred
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Connecticut CNA Certification; or within 120 days of CNA Certification course completion.

Key Competencies

• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Function as a team member.
• Ability to speak, read English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff.
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.