Certified Nurse Assistant - Skilled - PRN

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents and assists them with activities of daily living, encouraging and guiding them to maintain or reach their highest level of function. The role follows organizational policies and procedures and applicable regulations, reports to the Charge Nurse, and reports residents’ needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. The position involves personal care, restorative care, support for nurses, meal assistance, resident-area upkeep, documentation, and helping protect residents’ rights and dignity. The CNA follows safety and infection-control procedures, uses equipment properly, and communicates changes in residents’ physical or mental condition in a timely manner. The role also requires professional interactions with residents, families, coworkers, managers, and visitors; completion of assigned education and training; and performance of other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide license or current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license, depending on location.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the World Wide Web.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, resident-rights requirements, safety practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

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 activities, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
Communicate professionally and effectively, follow written and verbal directions, and 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 completing resident documentation.
Make beds; clean closets; organize and maintain clean resident living areas; assist with new admissions; and assist with training and orienting new staff as assigned.
Respect resident rights, help residents exercise and protect those rights, report complaints to the Charge Nurse or supervisor, and maintain confidentiality.
Document resident information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
Follow safety and compliance policies, use equipment properly, and report equipment needs or repairs.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control protocols, including use of protective equipment.
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.
Maintain resident-room cleanliness, including daily, deep, and discharge cleaning as required.
Engage residents in activities of interest and provide restorative nursing programs needed to maintain activities of daily living.
Maintain a positive and professional manner, manage time effectively, serve as a role model, and collaborate in a team approach and appropriate problem-solving.
Report resident or family complaints and allegations of abuse or misappropriation of resident funds or property to appropriate supervisors.
Complete annual education requirements, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.