Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
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SIGN ON BONUS: $3,000.00 for Full Time, $1,500.00 for Part Time. Benefits for Full Time Employees.
Work every other weekend and Holiday.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Responsibility: Has frequent contact with residents, family, and interdisciplinary team members. Requires ability to present information accurately and properly. Average poise and communication skills are necessary. Works with confidential information. Errors may result in risk to resident safety and liability to facility. Requires cost efficient use of supplies and equipment. Responsible for performing job in such a manner that safety of self and others is protected and maintained.
2. Education and Training: Requires level of knowledge normally required in the course of obtaining a high school diploma. Must meet and maintain State/Federal requirements under OBRA 1987 for Nursing Assistance.
3. Experience: Completion of St. Otto’s orientation program. Orientation, training, and development will be given to obtain desired entry level competency in lieu of experience.
4. Knowledge and Skills: Basic knowledge of Nursing Assistant duties and responsibilities Medical Terminology Course small case preferred.
5. Mental Application: Must have awareness and perception of Resident needs and able to communicate these needs. Must be able to organize and manage own work load and busy environment. Must maintain a working relationship with coworkers.
6. Worker Characteristics: Under general supervision is required to perform established duties and procedures. The work is performed according to general rules and is subject to review by supervisor. Some independent actions are required.
DUTIES:
1. Responsible for knowing and demonstrating St. Otto’s Values while performing all job functions. Operationalizes values with residents, visitors, and other employees.
2. Follow all safety procedures, policies and manufactures instruction applicable. Responsible for prevention (or proactive) of unsafe work situations. Participates in safety program. Is familiar with general and departmental safety requirements. Attends training and in-service opportunities.
3. Responsible for meeting the needs and comfort of residents-to include bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, walking, toileting, bed mobility, behavior, and treatment in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsible to promote resident rights.
4. Observes resident condition, identifies changes, and communicates to lane nurse.
5. Uses proper aseptic technique and safety precautions in pervading care and performing all unit duties.
6. Maintains a safe, clean environment with necessary supplies and function equipment.
7. Communicates effectively with residents, families, physicians, co-workers and maintains a courteous professional manor.
8. Incorporates customer-oriented approach into daily routine.
9. Participates in control of cost-effective services that includes proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective, efficient organization of resident care duties.
10. Assumes responsibility for enhancing personal and professional development.
11. Responsible for maintaining appropriate attendance, hygiene according to departmental and position standards. Is punctual in arriving to work, meetings, and following other schedules. Always maintains confidentiality.