CNA - Skilled Rehab/ PM Part-Time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

This description is intended only to identify the basic responsibilities and requirements of this job classification and does not prevent the assignment of other job-related duties.

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodation.

Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Cantata Adult Life Services and the facility.

Supports, cooperates with specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security
• Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
• Confidentiality of all data, including client, employee-partner and operations data
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Essential Duties

Provides quality nursing care to clients in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality as illustrated by the following:

• Resident Care & ADLs
• Supports the individual needs of clients which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion, applying creams/ointments, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, weights, collecting specimens, intake/output, etc.
• Aid with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using proper techniques and equipment for accident prevention.
• Maintain resident comfort, privacy, dignity, and independence.
• Interacts with clients in a warm, compassionate manner that fosters a caring, homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of client rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Reports to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of client abuse or violation of clients’ rights.
• Answers clients’ call lights promptly and courteously.
• Provides care that maintains each client’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent clients, turning, repositioning immobile clients, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin, etc.

Monitoring & Reporting

Makes observations of clients for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.

Maintains awareness of residents for safety risks (falls, skin breakdown, changes in behavior or cognition) and communicates unit updates, concerns, and priorities to the charge nurse.

Documentation

Completes accurate and timely documentation of care in the EMR (e.g., MatrixCare).

Ensures a complete inventory of each resident’s personal belongings—including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and memorabilia.

Promptly reports any missing items in accordance with policy and assists in efforts to locate them.

Infection Control & Safety

Maintains a safe, neat, and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems.

Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, PPE, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

Practices careful, efficient, and no-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for client charge items.

Communication & Team Collaboration

Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors, including in sensitive or emotional situations.

Works collaboratively with team members, using sound judgment to plan and complete duties with minimal supervision.

Follows up appropriately on concerns, complaints, and care-related issues with supervisors, co-workers, and clients as needed.

Promotes positive relationships and a professional image with clients, families, and guests.

Ambulates throughout the unit to complete rounds and safely transport clients within the facility.

Other Duties

Completes required in-service training and maintains compliance with attendance, uniform, dress code, and personal hygiene standards.

Assists the supervisor with administrative tasks and special projects to support department operations, as assigned.

Maintains current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.