Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/TRAINING: A high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a Rhode Island state-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education which meets state certification requirements. Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in Rhode Island. SKILL(S): Moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less; satisfactory completion of post-offer/pre-employment physical as required. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three months’ prior nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide quality nursing care to residents; implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or requests for information; assist the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1. Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of The Holiday Retirement Home. 2. Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment. 3. Supports, cooperate with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/ disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data. c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. 4. Supports and participates in common teamwork: a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement. b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns. d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests. e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress code including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality as illustrated by the following: a. Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. b. Knowledgeable of the individualized are plan for residents and provide support to the resident according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences. c. Attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements. d. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. e. Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or Admin