Certified Nursing Assistant in Training

PruittHealth•Jasper, GA

10d

About The Position

Provides assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each patient’s assessment and care plan, as directed by the nurse supervisor. The role includes supporting patient safety, personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, documentation, and reporting changes in residents’ conditions. On-the-job training is provided. The position also requires respectful communication with residents and families, participation in required education and in-services, compliance with safety and infection-control procedures, and protection of residents’ rights. Other related duties may be assigned by the nurse supervisor.

Requirements

Some high school education, a high school diploma, or GED is required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Must have no adverse findings on criminal background checks.
Must be able to demonstrate competency to provide nursing services consistent with CMS waiver requirements.
Ability to follow established safety and infection-control procedures.
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents and family members.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate preferred.
Previous experience preferred.
Familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

Provide care that ensures patient and resident safety.
Apply and release restraints and provide exercise.
Assist residents with transfers between bed and wheelchair using a transfer belt and proper body mechanics.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, undressing, grooming, oral and denture care, hair care, nail care, skin care, and shaving.
Assist residents to and from activities as requested.
Assist residents to the dining area, pass meals according to diet cards and individual needs, document nourishment intake, and identify the four basic food groups on sample meals.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested, and use residents’ care plans.
Clean bedpans; empty catheter bags; provide external and indwelling catheter care and incontinence care as needed.
Offer fluids at appropriate times, conduct routine ice and water rounds, distribute fresh water, and collect used water pitchers.
Document care in accordance with established guidelines; receive and give reports about patient status; and notify the nurse of changes in resident condition.
Report skin irritation or problems involving ostomy bags to the Charge Nurse.
Provide range-of-motion exercises for residents.
Provide routine care for bedfast patients and turn bedridden residents intermittently as needed.
Recognize and report signs or symptoms of abuse to the Charge Nurse or Administrator, and report changes in condition to the Charge Nurse.
Change bedding according to schedule, condition, and need.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and respiration; document or report health information, intake and output, changes in medical condition, and care provided.
Communicate with residents, patients, clients, and family members in a warm, friendly, and approachable manner; respond helpfully to concerns and answer questions professionally when appropriate.
Participate in center or agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete subsequently required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Honor residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with the corporate compliance program.
Report job-related tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Follow safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, and safe equipment use.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by the nurse supervisor.