PRN Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Mapleton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Mapleton, UT

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures, under the direction of supervisors. The role supports nurses, medication technicians, and other staff while helping residents with daily living, mobility, meals, nutrition, toileting, and related care. The position also requires accurate documentation, observation and reporting of changes in residents’ conditions, and participation in care-plan and facility improvement activities. The CNA is expected to protect residents’ dignity, rights, safety, privacy, and well-being; follow infection-control and emergency procedures; complete required training and competency assessments; and comply with facility policies, regulations, and standards of conduct. The role may involve working beyond assigned hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state; the qualifications section states this is required, although an earlier section describes it as preferred and not required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit when applicable.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Basic computer skills, including navigating electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work supportively as part of a team with people of different ages and cultures.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checks of immunity status for infectious diseases.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; move intermittently throughout the workday; and perform other movements needed for resident care.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to work beyond normal or assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; listed as preferred in the job description.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff as needed, and perform assigned duties.
Assist residents with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents using beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate dining-room services at assigned mealtimes, including setup, cleanup, meal delivery, feeding assistance, and meal-intake documentation.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed to ensure intake, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents, record weights, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Track residents’ skin condition and report pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears to the nurse and supervisor.
Assist nursing staff with toileting-program activities.
Complete daily flow sheets and document resident progress as directed.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that prevent assigned work from being completed.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, procedures, safety and hygiene measures, infection-control practices, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment; protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.
Attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents and participate in QAPI or facility-assessment activities as needed.
Accept CNA assignments as staffing needs require and perform CNA duties as assigned.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics when providing resident care.