Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with the facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

• Must be a graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program, or be eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state approved competency test (written & skills) within 120 days from the date of employment.
• Prior experience as a care provider is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal effectively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public under all conditions.
• Must be willing to follow directions.
• Must be dependable in attendance and available by telephone and/or message phone number on reasonable notice.

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Provide care to residents following facility policies and procedures
• Report residents' needs and concerns to a licensed nurse

• Follow written and oral directions
• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
• Assist new employees in following established facility 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 facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the unit.
• Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other facility meetings as assigned.
• Participate in the development of an individualized plan of care of assigned resident.
• 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.
• Report changes in residents' condition to Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
• Follow facility procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Complete documentation accurately, timely and following facility 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 meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, treatment nurses, restorative nurse, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the employee's handbook.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Follow Residents' Rights policies at all times.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Observe all facility policies and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.