Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA - ALF- Provo

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Provo, UT

1d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures, under the direction of supervisors. The role supports nurses, medication technicians, and other staff while helping residents with daily living, meals, mobility, toileting, and other care needs. The position is in an assisted living facility and is hourly and non-exempt. The role also requires accurate documentation, reporting changes in residents’ conditions, protecting residents’ rights and confidentiality, and following safety, hygiene, infection-control, emergency, and compliance procedures. The position may require work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.

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.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
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 public.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and demonstrate patience, tact, and professionalism when dealing with difficult patients, family members, or staff.
Strong listening skills and ability to handle conflict professionally and courteously.
Positive interpersonal skills with people of all 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 lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other movements needed for the role.
Ability to work beyond normal or assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
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; stated as preferred, not required.
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility; stated as preferred, 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 transfers to and from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate dining services at assigned mealtimes, including setup, cleanup, meal delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents, record weights, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Monitor 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, including resident refusals or reassignment.
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 business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; use proper lifting and body mechanics.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property as required.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during facility emergency-plan activation.
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.
Assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies when needed.