Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting

company culture and vision.

• Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the

beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any

changes in resident medical condition/status.

• Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.

• Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.

• Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set

up and feeding of meals.

• Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least

every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.

• Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.

• Keeps resident’s rooms neat and clean.

• Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.

• Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by

management.

• Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM,

AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.

• Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.

• Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.

• Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing

assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned.

Acts as resident advocate.

• Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the

health care team, and other disciplines.

• Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement

Program.

• Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education

development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current

knowledge of resident care practices.

• Maintains resident confidentiality.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned

position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate

should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Certification of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

• Six months’ experience in long-term care is preferred.

• Successful completion of State C.N.A. course.

• Make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent

judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them

to a supervisor.

• Must have a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions.

• Must have basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.

• Must have a basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.

• Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster

drills.

• Ability to follow facility policies.

• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully

perform the essential functions of this position:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.

• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.

• Sit – sit infrequently.

• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.

• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.

• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize

the elevator as an alternate resource if available.

• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may

require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require

lifting of 50 pounds or less.

• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and

neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead,

requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating

weight of 25 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to interact with co-workers, residents or vendors.

• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents.

• Exposure to latex.

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards.

• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.