Resident Transport
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. CNA’s 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 resident
- Maintains effective interpersonal relationships
- Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards
- Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility
- Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees
- Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care
- Has a 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
- Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident
- Must have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group
- Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments
- Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures
- Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques
- Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility
- Must 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
- Knowledgeable of information on the interdisciplinary Care Plan
- Provide information to keep care plan current
- Provide restorative care
- Assist to keep resident care areas clean
- Communicate with Licensed Staff and other department heads
- Report relevant observations to Licensed Staff
- Document information timely
- Attend in-services and staff meetings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
