Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Care in Riverton, Utah, provides skilled rehabilitation and nursing care, with individualized nursing and rehabilitation programs. 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 patients’ daily care needs and collaborates with nursing and other facility staff. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with no direct reports. The CNA is expected to protect patients’ dignity, rights, health, and confidentiality; follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and compliance requirements; complete assigned training and competency checks; and participate in care-plan meetings, emergency drills, and quality-improvement activities as needed. Other similar or related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state, with no disciplinary action in effect against the certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit when applicable.
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, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the public.
Teamwork, patience, tact, strong listening skills, and ability to handle conflict professionally and courteously.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including 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 to perform resident care.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and assist with patient evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Meets facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal or assigned hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; preferred but 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.
Help residents lift, turn, move, position, and transfer between beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, and other locations.
Coordinate assigned dining services, including setup and cleanup, meal-tray delivery, feeding assistance, and meal-intake documentation.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed, and document intake.
Assist with weighing patients, record weights in designated locations, 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 and complete daily flow sheets for specified tasks.
Document resident progress as directed and keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices; maintain confidentiality of protected health information; and report suspected noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property through appropriate channels.
Cooperate with investigations and protect patients from abuse.
Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, and report work-related injuries or illnesses immediately.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during activation of the facility emergency plan, including assisting with patient evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
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 assigned duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while providing care.