CNA

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: NURSING REPORTS TO: CHARGE NURSE The following job description is a general outline of essential and common functions related to the performance of your job. All employees of the community are expected as a condition of employment to perform tasks as assigned by management whether included in your job description or not. JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR EEOC (check applicable boxes) 1. Exempt or Non-Exempt 2. Officials/Manager Professional Technician Sales Worker Office/Clerical Laborer Service Worker JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (list specific job duties) A. Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with company policy. B. Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents. C. Advises supervising charge nurse of resident’s status at beginning and end of shift. D. Contributes knowledge of resident’s conditions/needs to resident care plans. E. Assist in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure. F. Observes and reports on residents’ conditions, and documents observations as required. G. Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures. Page 2 of 2 JOB DESCRIPTION CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT H. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting. I. Assures that equipment is clean and functional. J. Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as may be required to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for residents, visitors, and staff. QUALIFICATIONS: ▪ State certification as a nursing assistant is required ▪ Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant ▪ Highly developed observation skills ▪ Effective communication and interpersonal skills needed ▪ Vision must be adequate to read medication labels etc. JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: I have read my job description and fully understand and accept the conditions set forth. I also understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.