Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Assist residents with nail care (i.e, clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger /toenails). (Note: Does not include diabetic residents) Shave male residents Keep residents clean and dry (i.e, change gown, clothing, linen, etc., wen it becomes wet or soiled) Change bed linens. Keep linen tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident. Make beds (occupied or unoccupied). Put extra covers on beds as requested. position bed-fast residents in correct and comfortable position. Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal , portable, commode, etc.) Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Keep incontinent residents clean and dry. check and report bowel movements and character of stool as instructed. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.