Job Summary
Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for providing industry leading personal care and assistance in the facility. Assist residents with personal hygiene including assistance with dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and the giving of baths/showers, as well as provide basic treatments as required with direction of the nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates as a member of the care team and helps maintain the physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents welfare and best interests.
Observes and reports resident conditions to nursing staff or appropriate supervisor and all information pertaining to procedures carried out, changes, incidents, or unusual findings.
Becomes familiar with residents daily needs, likes, dislikes, etc., in order to personalize care given each individual per the residents care plan.
Records all appropriate resident care information accurately and in a timely manner.
Observes and reports to Charge Nurse unusual occurrences and changes in resident condition.
Responds to resident call lights in a timely manner.
Listens and responds to resident needs in an appropriate and service-minded manner.
Assists residents in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc., using appropriate equipment and following principles of body mechanics and safety, helping determine the number of persons for assist, use of gait belt lifts, grab bars, etc.
Helps restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills, eating, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc.
Develops personalized rapport with residents and provides assistance as requested to residents to care for their belongings.
Creates an environment and atmosphere that is customized to their style and preferences.
Demonstrates fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
Must be at least 16 years of age required.
License
Certifications
Successful completion of 75-hour Nurse Aide course required.
CPR Certification preferred.