Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Douglas (55885)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Douglas, WY

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients in an assisted living facility, following care plans and facility policies and procedures under the direction of supervisors. The community offers assisted living services intended to preserve residents’ independence and a secure memory care unit designed to provide daily structure and maintain residents’ abilities. The position supports residents with activities of daily living, dining, mobility, toileting, and other care needs, and documents care and resident progress as directed. The CNA reports changes in residents’ conditions and other care concerns to nursing staff and supervisors. The position also requires compliance with facility policies, safety and infection-control practices, confidentiality requirements, training, and emergency procedures. The role may require work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when 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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Basic computer skills, including navigating electronic medical record systems.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and deal tactfully and professionally with patients, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; perform overhead lifting and other movements needed for the role; and use hand and finger dexterity for resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to assist with patient evacuation during emergencies.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal or assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Skilled nursing or assisted living CNA experience of at least one year is preferred but not required.
CNA certification in good standing with the state is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility.
CNA certification in good standing with the state.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff as needed, and perform assigned duties.
Assist residents with activities of daily living or perform those activities for them in accordance with care plans and facility policies.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transfers to or from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate assigned mealtime services, including setup and cleanup, meal 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.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work, such as resident refusal or reassignment to a nursing unit.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients with dignity and respect, and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies and procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices; maintain confidentiality of protected health information; and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and other specified concerns to appropriate personnel.
Cooperate with investigations and protect patients from abuse.
Report occupational exposures 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 responsibilities during emergency-plan activations, including assisting with patient evacuation when necessary.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.
Attend care-plan meetings for assigned patients 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 and body mechanics while providing care.
Maintain professional, courteous interactions with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and others.