CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant, Seasoned or no experience, dayshift 445a-5p

Job Summary

Gives basic nursing care and assistance in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the residents under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. Respect and concern for the residents well being must be shown at all times. Completes other duties as assigned by their supervisor. Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs the following duties listed and others as required to improve the standard of life for our residents. This list does not include all duties required but to serve as a basis of expectations. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time Reports to Charge Nurse any changes in resident's physical or mental health and completes appropriate documentation. Responsible for feeding, bathing, dressing, moving, oral hygiene and providing of other physical needs of the residents in accordance with established policy and procedure. Provides maximum resident care services within limits defined by delegated tasks and maintains good housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas. Responsible to keep the facility clean, orderly and safe. Interacts with residents to determine their needs and booster their self-esteem with words of encouragement and support. Attends a minimum 12 hours per year in-service and/or training programs to remain current on changing State or Federal requirements on Health Care, Infections Diseases and others. Maintain Public Relations. Provide services to our residents regardless to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, sexual preference or source of payment. Responsible to assure the safety of the residents and staff by: Picking up unsafe items off the floor and wiping up spills. Keeping fire exits clear. Making sure that residents and staff get help when needed. Removing all broken equipment from use and reporting same to the maintenance department. Knowing the location of all emergency equipment and fire extinguishers. Following Fire and Tornado Procedures Report all incidents by completing an incident report. Following Infection Control Procedures: Keep work area clean. Collect and properly bag soiled items. Store supplies in appropriate areas. Frequently wash hands to prevent the transfer of infection and germs. Practice universal precautions. Observe and report health and maintenance problems to one's immediate supervisor so as to arrange for corrective action. Maintaining equipment by proper use, cleaning and reporting equipment to be serviced. Staff members are expected to be clean and neat, and to adhere to the uniform policy, including the wearing of hair restraints when needed. Monitors resident for any changes in skin condition/sensitivity, pain during movements or other problem areas and reports same to the charge nurse. Responsible for cleaning and trimming resident's fingernails and toenails and reporting any podiatry needs to the charge nurse. Completes resident weights and designated re-weights. Assists with meals in the resident dining room. Marks dentures, eyeglasses and razors of new residents. May perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions: Long-term care or nursing home setting. May be exposed to residents with communicable diseases and irrational residents. Prolonged standing or walking. Bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment throughout the work day. Extended, unusual or mandated working hours when required. Lifting 50 + lbs. when assisting and/or reposition residents or equipment.