Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Essential Duties: These duties represent the typical duties and responsibilities assigned to this position but may not be inclusive of all tasks performed. Works alone giving total care or assists residents with: Bed bath, tub bath or shower Dental, hair and nail care, shaving, dressing and undressing, application of make-up. Elimination needs including toileting by offering bedpan, urinal or taking to bathroom. Ambulating, transferring, positioning by using assistive devices such as a walker, Wheelchair, Mechanical lift, gait belt or lift sheets. Performs restorative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as instructed. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs and transport, accompany and participate when assigned. Answers call lights promptly. Feeds residents, maintains intake and output as requested, weighs residents as instructed. Observe and report any physical or emotional changes observed in the residents including any complaints or grievances made by the resident. Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority. Perform all resident care as assigned and according to (facility) nursing department's policies and procedures. Reads and follows resident's care cards daily to ensure provision of appropriate care. Attends department meetings, mandatory in services and seminars as requested. Maintain at a minimum of 12 hours training each year per CNA certification. Maintains confidentiality of all the department and organizational information. Assures that all resident rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations according to (facility)'s policy. Follow established safety precautions in performance of all duties. Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident and follow infection control guidelines and universal precautions. Keep wheel chairs, tables, geri chairs, commodes and other resident equipment clean. Qualifications: Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience & Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: : Required: Current Registered Nursing Assistant on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry or willing to complete training to be a Nursing Assistant https://www.asisvcs.com/services/registry/search_generic.asp?CPCat=0750NURSE Possession of a current valid Wisconsin Driver's License or regular means of transportation to and from work. Additional Information: Competency Requirements: Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Superior Customer Service and Community Relations - Anticipates and strives to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders (employees, contracted staff, residents, families, and other internal and external clientele). Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Communicates/Interacts with members of the public and other key stakeholders in a way that elicits positive response and participation. Accountability – Assumes responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering results; setting high standards of performance for self and others Judgment and Decision Making - Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions. Self-Management - Organizes and plans for task accomplishment in a way that maximizes efficient performance; establishes and adjusts priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned work/fulfill responsibilities. Problem Solving - Anticipates problems