Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF- Murray

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Murray, UT

6d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services to assigned patients 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 activities of daily living, mobility, meals, nutrition, toileting, and other care needs. The CNA documents care and resident progress, monitors and reports changes in residents’ conditions, and contributes to a safe, respectful, and compliant care environment. The position is based at Rocky Mountain Care—Cottage on Vine, a transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Murray, Utah. It is a non-exempt, hourly position in the Clinical department and reports to the Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services. There are no direct reports. The CNA must protect residents’ rights and confidentiality, follow infection-control and safety procedures, report suspected abuse or policy violations, participate in emergency drills and assigned training, and attend care-plan meetings for assigned patients. The role may require accepting assignments as staffing needs require and working beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary. Physical requirements include assisting residents with transfers and evacuation, moving throughout the workday, and lifting or moving at least 35 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Must have no disciplinary action in effect against CNA certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with patients, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or conflict situations.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; move intermittently throughout the workday; and use hand and finger dexterity to perform resident care.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to assist with patient evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Must meet facility general 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

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

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff, and perform duties as assigned.
Assist residents with activities of daily living or perform those activities for them in accordance with care plans and facility procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transportation to and from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate assigned mealtime services, including setup and 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 patients, record weights as required, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Help 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 and complete daily flow sheets for specified tasks.
Document resident progress as directed by the supervisor and keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that prevent assigned work from being completed.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat patients 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 policy noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect patients from abuse, cooperate with investigations, and report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses as required.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and assist with patient evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements and attend care-plan meetings for assigned patients.
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.