Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT & PT

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Rochester, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Nursing Assistant is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures as directed by clinical supervisors. The Nursing Assistant reports any observed changes in resident condition as they occur. Performs routine resident care duties and tasks delegated by the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed therapist to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents. Provides services in a manner compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be a Certified, Registered or State Tested Nursing Assistant in the state of employment
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating.
Follows all shift routines, policy and procedure regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc.
Understands/supports Resident Bill of Rights.
Delivers meals and assists residents with eating.
Records accurate food and fluid intake as assigned.
Reports any chewing or swallowing difficulty to the nurse.
Assists the resident with the restorative nursing program including but not limited to, passive and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices and use of transfer belt.
Uses safety standards at all times in transferring of residents.
Uses transfer belt and/or proper mechanical equipment for all transfers/ambulation of residents.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Ambulates/transfers residents per plan of care.
Positions residents to maintain body alignment per policy and procedure and plan of care.
Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the resident condition.