Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Homestead of Topeka•Topeka, KS

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, maintaining their rooms, and ensuring their comfort and safety. The CNA is expected to comply with all community and nursing department policies and procedures, report any instances of resident abuse or neglect, and maintain confidentiality. A good working relationship with co-workers and other departments is essential. The position requires regular attendance, adherence to schedules, and the ability to perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Must have a valid CNA certification that is in good standing with the State.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations.
Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Nice To Haves

If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety and corporate policies and procedures.
Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
Treat residents, family members, visitors and team members with dignity and respect.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family members.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and other departments.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Assist in admission and discharge of resident.
Assist residents in daily oral care.
Assist residents in bathing functions (bed bath, tub, or shower).
Assist residents in ear, eye, facial, hair, and nail care.
Keep resident’s dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
Make beds, changing linens when needed and per scheduled.
Assist residents in bowel and bladder functions.
Collect specimens (urine, sputum, stools, etc.).
Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programs.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist residents in ambulation and mobility.
Proper use of gait belts when assisting residents.
Perform and document resident temperature, pulse, respirations (TPR), weight, and height measurements.
Answer resident call lights promptly.
Report and, when appropriate, document, any change observed in a resident’s condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse.
Prepare residents for meals, serve and remove trays, and assist in feeding as required.
Distribute drinking water, other fluids and nourishments to residents.
Assist in the care of dying residents.
Provide post-mortem care.
Check assigned residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met.
Organize and straighten resident rooms daily.
Bag soiled linens in appropriate bags, linen bins and trash cans.
Complete required documentation of care and services as they are provided.
Give report to on coming shift per Community policy.