Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in an assisted living facility, following care plans and facility policies and procedures and working under the direction of a supervisor. The community offers assisted living services that support residents’ independence and a secure memory care unit designed to provide daily structure and a sense of security. The position reports to the Resident Care Coordinator or designee and has no direct reports. It is classified as non-exempt and hourly. The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living and mobility, supports mealtime and nutrition services, records care and intake, and observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions. The role also includes supporting nursing staff, attending care-plan meetings, completing required training, and following safety, infection-control, confidentiality, compliance, and emergency procedures. The position may require work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and deal tactfully and professionally with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public.
Patience, tact, strong listening skills, and willingness to work with difficult residents, families, and staff; ability to address conflict professionally and courteously.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of different ages and cultures.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; sufficient hand and finger dexterity to provide resident care.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required by the position.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Meet general health requirements under facility policy, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working 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

CNA certification in good standing with the state; the posting states this is preferred but not required.
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; the posting states this is preferred but not required.
Current Food Handler Permit, when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff, and perform assigned duties.
Assist residents with activities of daily living in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transportation into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate assigned mealtime services, including setup, cleanup, meal-tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed to ensure intake, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents, 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.
Complete daily flow sheets and document resident progress as directed by the supervisor.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work, such as resident refusal or reassignment.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Follow facility policies, standards of conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected abuse or neglect, and other forms of mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, and report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during activation of the facility’s emergency plan, including assisting with resident evacuation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
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 in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics when providing care.