Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Hospital•Gloucester, VA
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Supervisor, RN, and LPN, and is ultimately responsible to the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable. The CNA performs tasks essential to residents’ direct care in accordance with facility policies and procedures. This includes supporting residents’ personal care, safety, mobility, nutrition, psychosocial needs, household activities, and preferences, while observing and reporting changes and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) credential from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
- First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Prior nurse aide work experience.
Responsibilities
- Attend to residents’ and guests’ personal hygiene and care needs, including grooming, dining and nutrition, mobility, elimination, psychosocial support, and safety.
- Organize supplies needed to complete care tasks.
- Observe residents and guests for changes in needs or condition and report them promptly to nursing or household leadership.
- Follow universal precautions and infection-control, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Maintain reliable attendance and adhere to the attendance policy.
- Participate in resident and guest care planning or care conferences, advocating for their choices and preferences.
- Assist residents and guests with washing, ironing, folding, and sorting personal laundry as needed.
- Maintain clean resident rooms, household common areas, support spaces, and equipment.
- Participate in meal preparation and service.
- Facilitate and accompany residents and guests in spontaneous activities of their choice and household preference.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting caregiving, social services, medication administration and treatments, activities, and dining functions.
- Participate in continuous quality-improvement processes and follow up on household questions and issues to support quality outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
