Certified Nursing Assistant

Mountrail County Health Center•Stanley, ND

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs non-professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The goal is to help each resident attain or maintain the highest possible level of physical, mental, social, and spiritual function. The position supports residents’ daily care, safety, independence, dignity, and participation in activities while following facility policies and documenting care as required.

Requirements

CNA certification.
Obtain CPR certification within one year of hire.
Complete elementary education or otherwise demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to speak and understand English.
Have a positive attitude toward elderly people and coworkers.
Be able to adjust the daily schedule as needed to provide the best patient care.
Meet the physical demands of lifting up to 80 pounds; standing and walking for seven or more hours per shift; reaching for five or more hours per shift; grasping and hand coordination for seven or more hours per shift; and pushing and pulling for six or more hours per shift.
Be able to distinguish smells and remain calm under stress.

Responsibilities

Ensure resident safety while performing all duties.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, skin and dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for medical tests and examinations, ear and eye care, and transfers and positioning.
Perform nursing functions as directed by the supervisor, including perineal and catheter care, turning residents, bathing and showering, measuring and recording vital signs, and weighing and measuring residents.
Perform directed restorative and rehabilitative procedures, including ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, bowel and bladder training, and use of prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Report changes in residents’ physical, mental, or emotional condition; provide care when death is imminent and post-mortem care as directed; and complete required computer charting.
Report accidents and incidents immediately to the supervisor.
Prepare residents for meals and snacks, identify food arrangements, assist with feeding as needed, record food and fluid intake, and provide after-meal care.
Follow Residents’ Rights rules and promptly report resident complaints to the supervisor.
Promote resident independence and choices, and communicate appropriately with cognitively impaired residents.
Report and document resident behavior, assist with developmental tasks associated with aging, and use family as a source of emotional support.
Help residents attend and participate in resident groups, family groups, and other activities.
Protect residents from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect, and report any such instance to appropriate facility staff.
Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition, using caution or safety signs as required.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; care for residents’ environments and possessions; report food articles and medications found in residents’ rooms; and report defective equipment.
Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control, Isolation, Fire, Safety, and Sanitation policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, at least six staff meetings per year, and assigned education courses.
Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
Treat residents, visitors, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Promote teamwork, encourage coworkers, and assist with training new coworkers when needed.
Maintain a positive attitude, follow facility rules and assignments, accept suggestions and change, work with minimum supervision, cooperate with the supervisor, and show respect.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations, provide timely notice of absences, request schedule changes infrequently, take permitted break time, and willingly come in when called.
Follow the company dress code.