Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required. Med Tech training and Certified Nursing Assistant certification required. CPR/First Aid Certification required. Alzheimer I & II training. Experience in ALF / Long Term care desired. Basic Computer Knowledge. Verbal, written communication skills Must work under deadlines, while providing customer service. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Act by protecting confidential resident information. Participates in all training and continuing education. Maintains Licensure to meet federal, state, and accreditation standards. Work independently and carry out assignments to completion within supervision. Employer will conduct drug screening and background check. Must complete all assigned Relias training.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and or walk continuously.
• Climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Job Summary:

The CNA will interact directly with our residents, providing comfort, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Takes care of resident's personal hygiene by assisting with or giving bed baths, baths, or showers; toileting by walking patients to the toilet; and keeping patients clean at all times. Work with dining room personnel to ensure that all residents get the correct meals and that all residents are able to eat. Ensuring residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences. Medication assistance and documentation of all narcotic counts in every shift. Make scheduled rounds during schedule shift. Take residents to scheduled activities, appointments (hair), dining room. Answer calls for help and be a patient and compassionate care-taker for our residents. Clear dishes and clean dining room after meals. Set up dining room, dispose of trash. Encourage all residents to get exercise and participate in scheduled activities. Observe residents for physical and behavioral changes, like lack of appetite, unusual bruising, etc., and reported changes to nursing staff. Responsible for light housekeeping i.e., bathrooms, mopping, laundry (includes labeling). Monthly VS/ weights. Restock supplies (first aid, cleaning, etc.). Perform other duties as assigned by Director.