Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

7d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides care and support to assigned patients according to their care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction. The position works as part of the clinical team at Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab, a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility with a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit and in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, toileting, and other care needs; observes and reports changes in residents’ condition; and completes required documentation. The role also involves following safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and compliance requirements; participating in training, care-plan meetings, drills, and quality-improvement activities; and accepting assignments as staffing needs require. The position may require work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit when applicable.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and deal tactfully and professionally with patients, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Patience, tact, teamwork, strong listening skills, and the ability to handle conflict professionally and courteously.
Positive interpersonal skills, including with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other movements needed for the position.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and checks of immunity status for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Ability to assist with patient evacuation during emergency situations.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification in good standing with the state; listed as preferred, not required.
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; listed as preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transportation to and from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate assigned mealtime services, including setup and cleanup, meal-tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed, and document intake.
Assist with weighing patients, record weights, and report weight changes to a nurse and supervisor.
Track residents’ skin condition and report pressure areas, skin breakdown, and skin tears to a nurse and supervisor.
Assist nursing staff with toileting program activities and complete daily flow sheets for assigned tasks.
Document resident progress as directed and keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors affecting assigned work.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to their nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment to the appropriate personnel.
Protect patients from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, as well as work-related injuries and illnesses, according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation, including assisting with patient evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.
Attend care-plan meetings for assigned patients and participate in QAPI or facility-assessment activities as needed.
Accept CNA assignments as staffing needs require and perform other related duties assigned in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while providing patient care.