Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bethesda Health Group•Clayton, MO

4d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Provides patient-care support related to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by the Charge Nurse and according to departmental guidelines. Documents care in patient records within the CNA’s skill level and follows established standards. On admission, completes the personal belongings sheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs, orients the resident to the facility and unit, ensures the resident receives an arm band, and provides a labeled admission kit. Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs, completes assigned rounds, and repositions residents every two hours and seated residents every hour. Takes and reports vital signs and weights, applies prescribed support devices and specialty-care items according to physician or therapy orders, measures intake and output, and shares this information with the Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs instructed procedures and treatments, maintains unit supplies and equipment, reports supply needs, and enters charge items according to procedure. The CNA is expected to attend continuing education and in-services, accept reassignments, take on increased responsibilities, keep the Charge Nurse informed of matters requiring follow-up, maintain effective working relationships, protect confidential information, and give shift-end reports and walking rounds. Other appropriate duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state where the employee will work.
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.
Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to manage time and organize a daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200 pounds or more who vary in their ability to assist, using proper techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to push and pull equipment weighing more than 40 pounds using proper techniques and assistance when necessary.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.
Ability to complete necessary documentation in writing or using a tape recorder.
Visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-care support for hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Document care appropriately in patient records within the CNA’s skill level and follow established standards and guidelines.
Complete admission tasks, including the personal belongings sheet, recording height, weight, and vital signs, orienting the resident, ensuring an arm band is provided, and supplying a labeled admission kit.
Answer call lights promptly, respond to resident needs, and complete rounds as assigned and throughout the shift.
Turn and reposition residents every two hours and reposition seated residents every hour.
Take vital signs and weights accurately and promptly report them to the Charge Nurse.
Apply slings, splints, braces, positioning devices, and specialty-care items as directed by physician or therapy orders.
Measure intake and output on I&O sheets and relay information to the Charge Nurse at shift change.
Perform procedures and treatments as instructed by the Charge Nurse, such as Sitz baths, moist packs, and isolation techniques.
Maintain unit supplies and equipment and alert the Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk when additional supplies are needed.
Enter charge items according to departmental procedure.
Attend continuing education classes and in-services, accept reassignments, take on increased responsibilities, and inform the Charge Nurse of matters requiring follow-up.
Maintain effective working relationships with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers, and handle confidential information discreetly.
Give a report to the Charge Nurse at the end of each shift and complete walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift.
Perform other duties as appropriate.