Certified CNA-Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

15h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Life Enrichment Assistant floats between CNA and Life Enrichment Assistant duties, providing assistance in Nursing Department functions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and provides companionship, comfort, and support. Employees are expected to follow facility policies and procedures and deliver courteous, responsive, quality service centered on residents.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients; use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue; stand for extended periods; bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach; and perform fine motor tasks.
Ability to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively verbally, concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, and meet visual acuity and hearing alertness demands.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including lifting, transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercise, meals, and taking vital signs.
Observe and document residents’ health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition; promptly report changes to the nurse.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, and intercom systems to identify residents’ needs.
Promote resident and personal safety by maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
Communicate with nurses about resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.