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divh2Certified Nursing Assistant/h2pThe Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality nursing care to residents. They coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments, report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor, and assists immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations./ph3Principal Duties and Responsibilities/h3ulliProvides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality./liliProvides individualized attention, which encourages each residents ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being./liliIs knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes 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./liliAttends 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 plan./liliMaintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Tidy rooms and change bed linen as necessary./liliFully understands all aspects of residents rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrator incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents rights./liliAssists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the Environment Plant Manager such as lighting or equipment problems./liliProtects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items./liliObserves residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to the Charge Nurse./liliProvides care that maintains each residents skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas./liliAnswers residents call lights promptly and courteously./liliPerforms various tasks assigned by the charge nurse, including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens./liliAssists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit when transfers occur./liliLifts, moves, and transports residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention. Also use wheelchairs, slide boards, walkers, and canes as required./liliCommunicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors./liliAssists and escorts residents for appointments such as at the beauty shop or attending activities or church services. Participates in activities and functions as directed./liliCompletes documentation of care provided or other information in PCC in accordance with department policies./liliPerforms all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials/liliAttend staff meetings and in-services as requested./liliAnswer incoming calls when necessary and direct calls appropriately./liliPerform other tasks as required./li/ulh3Required/Desired Qualifications/h3pstrongEducation, Training, and Experience:/strong/pulliMust possess a current Michigan Certified Nurse Aide Certification or have completed a Michigan approved CNA training program and are eligible to test. Must be certified within 4 months of hire./liliOne year of experience in the long-term care, hospice, or health care desired./li/ulpstrongSpecific skills, knowledge, and abilities:/strong/pulliMust be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematics./liliThe ability to verbally communicate with residents, staff, and visitors./li/ulpstrongOther Special Requirements:/strong/pulliTolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. As well as, frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment./liliManual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment./liliAbility to travel as needed or assigned./li/ul/div