Resident Transport

Southwest LTC•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. CNAs are knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. Provides information to keep the care plan current with the resident's needs. Provides restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. Assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a home like atmosphere for the resident. Communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. Documents information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other records as indicated. He/she attends in-services and staff meetings as required. The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit.

Requirements

Ability to organize, plan and supervise care of a group of residents.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Good emotional, mental and physical health with sound judgment and high standards.
Willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed.
Courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times.
Desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.
Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
Willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed.
Ability to provide care as outlined on the interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments.
Demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member.
Ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
Display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to facility standards.
Able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.
Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

Responsibilities

Care of residents in a designated area of the facility.
Follow the interdisciplinary Care Plan and provide information to keep it current.
Provide restorative care, ensuring residents are well-groomed and clean.
Assist to meet the psychosocial needs of residents.
Maintain resident care areas, ensuring they are clean, in good working order, and have a home-like atmosphere.
Communicate resident needs to Licensed Staff and other department heads.
Report relevant observations to assigned Licensed Staff in a timely manner.
Document information timely and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other indicated records.
Attend in-services and staff meetings as required.
Provide bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
Assist residents with personal care services.
Care for equipment and supplies.
Function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.