CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights (LTC)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents. The role requires age-appropriate care that addresses residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, as well as adherence to infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. Responsibilities include supporting personal care and basic health needs, assisting with mobility and exercises, helping with meals and dining, supporting providers and nursing staff with procedures, documenting resident care and communicating changes to the charge nurse. The Nursing Assistant also helps maintain residents’ living areas and supports wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Required 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 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 required annually.
- Maintain all department-specific required 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
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks and help create a positive dining experience.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as 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.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
