Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Position Summary: The career of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in skilled nursing involves providing direct care to patients in our long-term care skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. Some of the key responsibilities and duties of a CNA in skilled nursing may include:
Essential Duties
• Abides by and adhere to sanitary conditions at all times using universal precautions – frequent hand washing, wearing appropriate gloves, etc.
• Maintains uniform in a clean sanitary condition following guidelines of Simpson dress code policy.
• Follow Resident Right’s at all times
• Answer Resident call bells promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain Residents room is clean and orderly.
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): CNAs in skilled nursing facilities help patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other daily activities as needed.
• Monitoring Vital Signs: CNAs check and record patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
• Assisting with Mobility: CNAs help patients move around the facility safely, using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids as needed.
• Assisting with Rehabilitation: CNAs may work with physical or occupational therapists to help patients with exercises or other rehabilitation activities.
• Documenting Patient Care: CNAs are responsible for documenting patient care accurately and in a timely manner, including vital signs, daily care activities, and any changes in patient condition.
• Providing Emotional Support: CNAs offer emotional support to patients and their families, including listening to concerns and providing reassurance.
• Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment: CNAs help maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, including ensuring that rooms are clean and free from hazards.
• Following Facility Policies and Procedures: CNAs follow facility policies and procedures to ensure that patient care is consistent and high-quality.
• Communicating with Other Healthcare Providers: CNAs work closely with other healthcare providers, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
• Provide appropriate post-mortem care.
• Enforce proper safety precautions with oxygen therapy
• Participating in Professional Development: CNAs are committed to continuous learning and professional development, seeking out opportunities for training and continuing education to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Utilize Relias Training online to update skills and continuing education in accordance with state regulation each calendar year.
• Other duties as assigned.
Overall, the career of a CNA in skilled nursing is focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in our long-term care skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications relevant to the job
• As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in skilled care, you would be responsible for providing direct care to patients in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Some competencies that are essential for success in this role include:
• Patient Care: CNAs in skilled care must be skilled in providing direct care to patients. This includes assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting, as well as monitoring vital signs and assisting with mobility.
• Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers is crucial for success as a CNA. CNAs should be able to communicate clearly and professionally and must be able to document patient care accurately.
• Compassion: Skilled care patients often require significant physical and emotional support, and CNAs must be able to provide this support with compassion and empathy. This includes listening to patients, providing emotional support, and addressing patient concerns and fears.