Certified Nursing Assistant - Saratoga

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Saratoga Springs, UT

8d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with their care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction. The role supports nursing, medication, and other staff; assists residents with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, toileting, and other care; and documents care and resident progress. The CNA reports changes in residents’ conditions and concerns affecting care to the nurse and supervisor. The position requires protecting residents’ dignity, rights, safety, and confidentiality; following infection-control, safety, and emergency procedures; and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, policy violations, injuries, and exposures. The CNA completes required training and skills competency, attends assigned residents’ care-plan meetings, and may participate in quality improvement activities. Other similar or related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit.
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 and to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and deal tactfully, patiently, and professionally with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including in conflict situations.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of all ages and cultures.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; perform overhead lifting and other common movements; and use hand and finger dexterity for resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to work beyond normal or assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Meets facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and checks of immunity status to infectious diseases.
CNA certification in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
At least one year of experience as a CNA in long-term care (preferred, not required).

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 long-term care (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 according to care plans and facility policies and procedures.
Help residents lift, turn, move, position, and transfer between beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, and other locations.
Coordinate assigned dining-room services, including setup and cleanup, tray delivery, feeding assistance, and meal-intake documentation.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as necessary to ensure intake, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents, record weights in designated locations, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Help 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.
Inform the nurse and supervisor about factors that prevent assigned work from being completed, including resident refusal or reassignment.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to their nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; maintain confidentiality of protected health information; and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, and discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment; protect residents from abuse; and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan duties, and assist with resident evacuation when necessary.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
Attend care-plan meetings for assigned residents and participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed.
Accept CNA assignments as staffing needs require and perform assigned CNA duties according to facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics when providing resident care.