Job Overview Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:
Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
Cares for personal belongings
Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested
Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area
Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
Records patient's oral intake and output
Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients
Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor
Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned
Cleans patient equipment as assigned
Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care
Assists with patient discharge as requested
Promotes a culture of safety
Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences
Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients
Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
Basic knowledge of computers
Ability to create a resident-centered environment
Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Required Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies: Caring/Compassion
Accountability
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Effective Communication
Confidentiality
Team Player
Dedication
Physical Demands
Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Talk or hear x
Finger, handle or feet x
Push/pull x
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x
Reach with hands and arms x
Taste or smell x
This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Up to 10 lbs x
Up to 20 lbs x
Up to 50 lbs x
Up to 100 lbs x
> 100 lbs x
This job has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
No Special Vision Requirements
This job has special hearing requirements. Ability to hear alarms on equipment
Ability to hear client call
Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff
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