Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Vernal

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Vernal, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides care to assigned residents in an assisted living facility in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures, and direction from a supervisor. The role supports nurses, medication technicians, and other staff while helping residents with daily living, mobility, meals, nutrition, toileting, and monitoring and documenting their condition. The position reports to the Resident Care Coordinator or designee and has no direct reports. The CNA is expected to treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights and confidential information, follow safety and infection-control practices, complete required training, and report changes in resident condition, suspected abuse or neglect, safety issues, and policy violations. The role may require additional CNA assignments according to staffing needs and participation in care-plan meetings, quality improvement activities, and emergency drills or response. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position at Landmark Assisted Living in Vernal, Utah. The work involves physical resident care and may include exposure to infectious materials and other workplace hazards. Work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit when applicable.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
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 residents’ conditions and deal tactfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, staff, government personnel, and the general public.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and demonstrate patience, tact, strong listening skills, and professionalism in conflict situations.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other movements needed for the position.
Manual dexterity to perform resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state; listed as preferred but not required.
At least one year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; listed as preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents according to care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction.
Support nurses, medication technicians, and other staff as needed and perform assigned duties.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transfers.
Coordinate assigned mealtime services, including setup, cleanup, meal delivery, feeding assistance, and intake documentation.
Deliver nutritional supplements, 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.
Monitor residents’ skin condition and report pressure areas, skin breakdown, or skin tears.
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 barriers to assigned work.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment; protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses according to facility policy.
Participate in emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned duties during emergency-plan activation, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.
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 other similar or related duties as assigned.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics while providing care.