Certified Nurse Aide

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports and nurtures resident's physical and mental health Bathes residents as scheduled and provides other necessary personal care Records personal care given into Point Click Care (PCC) Reports relevant changes to Charge Nurse Performs any other duty in which the appropriate training level has been achieved Makes resident rounds with off-going shift, ensuring residents are clean, comfortable, and ascertaining overall condition Lifts, turns, and transfers residents when needed, utilizing proper safety equipment Passes out fresh ice water to each resident Assists residents in feeding and making sure food is appropriately portioned for the resident Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in dining areas Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned Implements new skills learned in training to enhance job performance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written Have the ability to promote a courteous, calm atmosphere Be able to assist Nursing Administration, as well as the charge nurse to fulfill management functions Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system Have the ability to demonstrate age-appropriate knowledge of growth and development in order to assist in the collection of data by the licensed nurse Have the ability to provide prompt, courteous reception of all patients, family, visitors, and staff Show the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assigned Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must hold current CNA Certificate in Texas or written documentation from state examiner that requirements for such were met Successfully complete competency evaluation requirements under state guidelines