Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA

Grace Management•Hernando, FL

25d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The role provides necessary care to assigned residents, supports other wellness department associates, and contributes to a supportive, resident-centered community. The CNA reports to the shift supervisor and the Wellness Director.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Maintain certification as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Satisfactorily complete the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Be able to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and when requested by a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow infection-control and safety procedures, including applicable CDC Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Document services provided on Company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment and copy, scan, fax, and telephone equipment.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition or cognitive and emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor as needed.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds, and monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Support the resident-centered activities program and care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Serve as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up, cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Demonstrate appreciation of residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom, and understanding of the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in assigned projects or committees, staff meetings, and mandatory in-services.
Perform related duties as assigned.