Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Monterey, TN

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The role supports a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment and provides activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by state regulations and each resident’s plan of care. The CNA also assists with resident mobility, positioning, routine measurements and documentation, call-light response, and maintaining clean and appropriately supplied resident areas. The position may include assisting with staff orientation and training and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Ability to function independently, demonstrate personal integrity, and work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
Help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Provide activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by state regulation and the resident’s plan of care.
Change bed linen and regularly maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident rooms.
Ambulate and transfer residents using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other assigned information.
Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.
Recognize and support resident rights and choices within the care environment.
Maintain established housekeeping standards in assigned duty areas.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
Assist with orientation and training of other staff as requested.
Complete other assigned special projects and duties.