Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nurse Care of Buckhead • Atlanta, GA

310d

About The Position

The position involves performing direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, with a focus on promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Employees are expected to foster teamwork and provide hospitality and comfort to residents.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state.
• Maintain CPR Certification.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
• Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
• Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.
• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room, ensuring food tray accessibility and assistance for those who cannot feed themselves.
• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
• Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection.
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
• Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed.
• Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs.
• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Adhere to attendance standards per Attendance Policy.
• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees