Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
POSITION TITLE Direct Care Staff
SUMMARY Provide service, assistance, support and supervision to residents.
SUPERVISOR Nurse Supervisor
ESSENTIAL JOB 1. Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES 2. Assist in the development and updating of each resident's
assistance plan.
3. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing,
dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
4. Do personal laundry for residents as scheduled on the assistance
plan.
5. Strip and make residents' beds weekly.
6. Assist in serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.
7. Clean residents' apartments on assigned days and as outlined in
the assistance plan, and clean common areas as needed.
8. Encourage socialization among residents.
9. Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by
the Activity Coordinator or assigned by supervisor.
10. Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
11. Chaperone activities outside the facility when asked.
12. Monitor residents' health, safety and well-being and report
changes immediately to nurse supervisor.
13. Document information pertaining to changes in residents'
functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. and inform
nurse supervisor of changes.
14. Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
15. Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a
weekly basis or as requested by supervisor or as specified in the
assistance plan or daily communication log.
16. Report concerns about residents to nurse supervisor and
coworkers.
17. Respond to resident emergencies, provide CPR and first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical
attention/follow-up with nurse
supervisor.
18. Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to
Nurse supervisor.
19. Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services
(transportation, cleaning, personal laundry, guest meals, guest
room use, etc.). Submit record to supervisor by the designated
date each month.
20. Practice safety in working around and with equipment,
chemicals, tools and utensils.
21. Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORKING 1. Adhere to and carry out all RoseWood Village policies and
BEHAVIORS procedures.
2. Adhere to and carry out all regulations set forth in the Virginia
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities.
3. Adhere to Code of Virginia 63.1 –1 182.1. Rights and
responsibilities of residents of assisted living facilities
4. Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the
work shift on the day the injury occurs.
5. Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with
coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
6. Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information
pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
7. Refer family members and residents to the appropriate supervisor
when they have questions or concerns.
8. Promote ROSEWOOD VILLAGE in a positive way.
9. Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
KNOWLEDGE 1. Minimum of 40 hours training in Direct Care within a program
approved by the Virginia Department of Social Services
2. Current CPR and First Aid or obtaining CPR and First Aid within 60 days of hire.
3. OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
EXPECTATIONS 4. Fire and safety procedures
5. Food-handling regulations
6. Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal,
microwave, coffee maker, ice machine), office equipment
(photocopier, telephone) and household appliances (vacuum
cleaner, carpet shampoo machine)
WORKING 1. Heated/Air-conditioned, well-lit facility with minimal barriers
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