Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) performs direct resident care within the scope of their professional certification and helps maintain a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, safe transfers and repositioning, meals, activity programs, and resident transitions. The CNA follows care plans, carries out assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures, monitors and reports changes in residents’ conditions, documents care, and supports resident rights, safety, sanitation, and positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and regulatory representatives. The CNA is also trained to serve as a Transportation Aide and participates in training, staff meetings, and orientation of new peers. The position is based in a long-term care facility and may include evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts.
Requirements
- Hold current state certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in good standing with the state.
- Interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
- Comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
- Be able to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
- Have adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and changing bed linens.
- Transfer and reposition residents safely to and from beds, chairs, and other areas.
- Support and participate in resident activity programs.
- Prepare residents for meals and snacks, assist with feeding as needed, and accurately record food and fluid intake.
- Follow daily care plans and perform assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition to the charge nurse; document care on resident records and flow sheets; and promptly report accidents or incidents.
- Follow safety and sanitation policies and promptly report injuries or violations to a supervisor.
- Understand, comply with, and promote regulations and policies regarding resident rights, and encourage peer compliance.
- Foster positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and regulatory representatives while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Serve as a Transportation Aide after completing the required training.
- Participate in training, educational activities, staff meetings, and orientation of new peers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
