CNA - Canby Care Center - PRN
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; assists providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; gathers vital signs and non-invasive specimens; and documents care and observations. The role also includes communicating changes in a resident’s condition to the charge nurse, maintaining residents’ living areas, and supporting wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Support food preparation and dining, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and dietary needs.
- Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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