Certified Nurse Assistant NE

Pay up to $17.00

Summary of Duties of the Certified Nurse Assistant

The primary responsibility of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is to provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Certified Nurse Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director.

Essential Functions of the Certified Nurse Assistant

- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed.

- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.

- Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.

- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.

- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.

- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.

- Washes residents laundry as needed.

- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.

- Documents provision of services on Company forms.

- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.

- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.

- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.

- Observes and reports changes in residents physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed.

- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.

- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.

- Respond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the supervisor.

- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.

- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

Non-Essential Functions of the Certified Nurse Assistant

- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.

- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.

- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.

- Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.

- Copies special paperwork and/or forms.

- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).

- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.

- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.

- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.

- Must maintain certification for a Certified Nurse Aide.

- Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.

- Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required.

- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

- Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.

- Experience in Assisted Living preferred.