Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Quality Life Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is ready for a challenge and wants to make a difference in the lives of older adults. We believe that every staff member who comes in our doors is a part of our family. You'll find our culture provides a fun, welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to grow (tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance) a work/life balance, premium health benefits with multi-tiered options and a commitment to provide the best work environment for our staff.
As a CNA you'll be part of a collaborative team whose energy, communication and dedication are valued and rewarded. The ideal candidate has a CNA certification, enjoys working with people, and completing electronic documentation. This position is vital to providing direct care to the residents. This position is held by an essential employee and is vital to maintaining the quality of care given to our residents and patients during the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Position Responsibilities (included, but not limited to)
Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
Assist new employees in following established Company policies and procedures.
Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or a licensed nurse.
Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
Initiate corrective action as necessary and/or seek assistance of a licensed nurse.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action.
Attend all in-service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
Assume personal responsibility for following Company procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the unit.
Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established Company procedures.
Participate in interdisciplinary team and other Company meetings as assigned.
Participate in the development of an individualized plan of care of assigned residents.
Review care plans and perform nursing care as outlined.
Document in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident’s response or lack of response to care provided.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and Company information.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
Follow Company procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
Complete documentation accurately, timely and following Company policies and procedures.
Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse.
Assure residents have call lights at hand and answer call lights promptly.
Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal and oral hygiene needs following Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents’ care plans.
Participate in the implementation of the individualized plan of care of assigned residents.
We pride ourselves on providing many volunteer opportunities for our staff through the Salvation Army and Don't Stop Dreamin' (www.dontstopdreamin.org). At Quality Life Services, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our residents, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. If you believe you are ready to join a growing, community focused organization, simply click apply and tell us a bit about yourself. See what others are saying on LinkedIn, Indeed and Facebook too! #INDCNA