PRN CNA

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides assistance with Nursing Department functions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures, and helps residents with activities of daily living. The position is performed at contracting facilities and is part of a float pool serving skilled nursing communities in Missoula and the surrounding area. The role focuses on resident support, safety, communication, timely documentation, and courteous, responsive service centered on residents.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Complete tasks independently; express oneself clearly and effectively verbally; concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions; and have visual acuity and hearing alertness.
Meet the physical demands of prolonged standing; lifting 50 pounds and potentially lifting, moving, or transferring residents weighing up to 75 pounds; exerting muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients; bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, sitting, reaching, and fine motor activity.
Work with potential or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including lifting, transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercise, meals, and taking vital signs.
Observe and document each resident’s health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition, and promptly report changes to the nurse.
Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercoms to determine residents’ needs.
Promote resident and personal safety by maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
Communicate resident conditions, changes, and concerns to nurses.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.