Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Orem

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Orem, UT

8d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures, under the direction of supervisors. The role supports nurses, medication technicians, and other staff while helping residents with daily living, meals, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and other care needs. The position also requires documenting care and resident progress, reporting changes in condition, and contributing to residents’ safety, dignity, rights, and quality of life. The role is based at Spring Hollow Assisted Living in Orem, Utah, and is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state; the posting states this is preferred, not required.
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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Patience, tact, and willingness to work with difficult patients, family members, and staff.
Ability to relay information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Strong listening skills and ability to handle conflict professionally and courteously.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist in patient evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
At least one year of CNA experience in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility is preferred, not required.
Agreement to abide by facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics program.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff, and perform assigned duties.
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 dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including setup and cleanup, meal delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed to ensure intake, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents according to facility policy, record weights, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Track residents’ skin condition and report pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears to the nurse and supervisor.
Assist nursing staff with toileting program activities.
Complete daily flow sheets and document resident progress as directed by a supervisor.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work, such as a resident refusal or reassignment.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and follow facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; maintain confidentiality of protected health information; and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and other concerns as required.
Protect patients from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, and report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activations.
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 CNA duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while providing care.
Assist with evacuation of patients during emergency situations when needed.
Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.