CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (PER DIEM)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living to residents.
• Performs medication assistance, including assisting with self-administration of medications.
• Monitors and reports changes in residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity program.
• Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.

Leadership

• Acts as a resident advocate at all times.
• Fulfills confidentiality policies.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues.
• Communicates tactfully and diplomatically in potentially sensitive situations.
• Maintains certifications required for employment.

Administrative

• Completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities.
• Attends and participates in staff, educational, and committee meetings.
• Assists with quality assurance programs.
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates an appreciation for the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• Interacts with all types of individuals.
• Handles multiple tasks and meets individual resident care needs.
• Reads and documents resident care plans and enters data into appropriate logs/forms or computer databases.