Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Ohio Living•Avon, OH

About The Position

The Caregiver - CNA provides personalized care and service, upholds the philosophy of assisted living, and supports residents’ well-being. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and helps meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. It follows each resident’s individual service plan, protects resident rights and dignity, and contributes to quality care and positive resident/staff relations. The position also includes laundering residents’ personal clothing, linens, towels, and household items according to schedule, communicating relevant resident information to the care team, and following community policies, safety guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry.
Desire to serve and care for seniors.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to stand or walk up to 8 hours per day, sit up to 2 hours per day, frequently support up to 70 pounds, occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and frequently kneel, bend, and reach.
Use proper body mechanics and residence-prescribed safety measures when supporting, lifting, or transferring residents.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with seniors with memory loss.
Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance in accordance with community philosophy, policies, and resident rights.
Observe residents and immediately report conditions requiring attention to the Care Coordinator.
Assist residents in meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and with activities of daily living.
Follow each resident’s individual service plan and notify the clinical director and care coordinator of changes in condition.
Ambulate and transfer residents as needed using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Launder residents’ personal clothes, sheets, and towels, as well as household items, according to schedule.
Interact with residents to support quality care and positive resident/staff relations.
Coordinate resident care with the Clinical Director and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
Complete daily assignments and report problems to supervisors.
Follow community safety guidelines and policies and procedures.
Offer residents choices, maintain dignity, promote individuality, and protect resident rights.
Attend regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
Communicate resident information on a need-to-know basis to team members in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Notify a supervisor or the clinical director of changes in a resident’s condition.
Ensure care is delivered in compliance with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Carry out other duties assigned by a supervisor.