Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant REPORTS TO: RN Supervisor/DON DEPARTMENT: Nursing The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and report resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed Provide personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care Document all pertinent information regarding care as assigned Report all changes in residents’ conditions to the Nursing Supervisor as soon as practical Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining areas Record residents’ fluid/food intake Assist residents with toilet, dental, hair, and bath care Keep residents dry and clean Make room checks and verify resident location Keep resident’s rooms neat and clean Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary Prepare residents for activity and social events (church, services, parties, visitors, etc.) Transport residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed Perform vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management Complete prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care Assist in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors Maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations Maintain safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices Perform all other duties as assigned TALENT: Relationship Building Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm Build relationships with all types of people Influencing Communicate effectively Executing Self-directed Ability to organize and prioritize Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding Detail oriented and follow through Strategic Thinking Solve problems effectively Creative in coming up with options and variety Curiosity and desire to learn SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Google and Microsoft operating system platforms Administrative and clerical procedures; customer service EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment name entered into state nurse aide registry JOB TRAINING: How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 6 months WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in all areas of the facility Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptions Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. Communicates with facility staff and department supervisors May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and o