Regional CNA

Responsibilities

• To perform or assist the resident with completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Responds to resident call lights to provide maximum comfort, safety and privacy.
• Transports residents by ambulation or by wheelchair to areas of facility (dining room, lobby and activities).
• Reports any significant findings/observations to nurse immediately.
• Assists residents on admissions, transfer and discharge to make a smooth transition.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of residents’ personal possessions.
• Keep resident rooms neat and safe.
• Follow proper infection control techniques.
• Respects the rights of each resident, particularly privacy and confidentiality.
• Re-teaches resident to perform ADLs skills.
• Provides restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensures follow-up occurs.
• Converses with resident and family; assists them on adjustment to center; handles complaints effectively and develops relationships necessary for resident’s psychosocial needs to be met.
• Ensures adequate hydration and nutrition of resident; reports deviations from norm to the Charge Nurse promptly.
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output and weights accurately; records it.
• Participates in care-planning conferences; follows through with nursing component.
• Follows safe working practices and reports any incidents promptly to Charge Nurse.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families and center staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse.
• One on one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral and/or isolated patients.
• Group activities for residents that are high risk for falls or elopement risks.
• Monitor 10 am and 2pm snacks and pm hydration cart.
• Manage and oversee walk to dine program.
• Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
• Assist residents with meals at lunch and dinner.
• Documentation of room visits.
• Assist residents participating in activity programs.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed, up to and including double shifts.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.
• Must be able to travel to any center within the company.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Experience preferred.
• Verbal ability is required to communicate with residents and to understand instructions received from nursing staff.
• A preference for performing direct care services is a benefit.
• Able to perform a variety of activities characterized by change and short duration in caring for residents.
• Able to read and write and accurately report.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.