Certified Nurse Assistant - PRN

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

According to organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and reporting to the Charge Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents and assists them with activities of daily living. The role encourages and guides residents toward maintaining or reaching their highest level of function and reports needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. The CNA provides personal and restorative care; assists nurses with assigned tasks; supports meals and resident living-area cleanliness; observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions; and documents resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in the electronic medical record. The CNA protects resident rights and confidentiality, follows safety and infection-control practices, and uses equipment appropriately. The position requires a positive and professional manner, effective communication, efficient time management, teamwork, and compliance with organizational policies, the Code of Conduct, applicable laws, and required annual education. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide license is required for Ohio positions, or current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license is required for Florida positions.
Ability to communicate, comprehend, and interact effectively with others.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the World Wide Web.
Must follow organizational policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, resident-rights requirements, and safety and infection-control practices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a program to achieve this education, is preferred.
Two to four years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with residents’ direct care and daily comforts, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and grooming.
Respond to call lights in a timely and professional manner.
Provide restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, bowel and bladder training, and restorative nursing programs to maintain activities of daily living.
Communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal directions.
Provide customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.
Report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly.
Assist nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, gathering weights and measurements, and documenting resident information.
Make beds, clean closets, and organize and maintain cleanliness of resident living areas, including daily, deep, and discharge cleaning as required.
Assist with new admissions and the training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Respect residents’ rights, help residents exercise or protect those rights, maintain confidentiality, and report resident complaints to the Charge Nurse or supervisor.
Document resident information promptly, accurately, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
Follow safety and compliance policies, demonstrate proper equipment use, report equipment needs or repairs, use protective equipment, and follow universal precautions and infection-control procedures.
Prepare residents for meals; serve food; assist with eating and after-meal care; pass snacks and fresh water or ice; record food and fluid intake; and report changes in eating habits.
Provide for and engage residents in activities of interest to them.
Maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time effectively, serve as a role model for teamwork, and collaborate in policy creation and problem-solving as appropriate.
Report resident or family complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds or resident property, and other compliance or safety concerns to appropriate supervisors.
Complete annual education requirements, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.