Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides care and support to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures, and supervisor direction. The role is in the clinical department and reports to the Resident Care Coordinator or designee, with no direct reports. The position is classified as non-exempt and hourly. The assisted living community supports residents’ independence and provides assistance with daily activities; its secure memory care unit offers daily structure intended to maintain residents’ abilities and sense of security. The CNA assists with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, nutrition, toileting, resident monitoring, and documentation. The role also supports nursing and other staff, reports changes in residents’ conditions, and follows safety, infection-control, privacy, compliance, and emergency procedures. Additional related duties may be assigned as facility needs require.

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 the 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, personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Patience, tact, willingness to work with difficult residents, families, and staff, and strong listening and conflict-management skills.
Supportive teamwork and positive interpersonal relationship skills with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other movements required for the position.
Manual dexterity in hands and fingers to provide resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Ability to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond assigned hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
At least one year of CNA experience in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification in good standing with the state (listed as preferred, not required).
At least one year of experience as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility (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 or perform those activities in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transportation into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate dining-room services at assigned mealtimes, 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 residents according to facility policy, record weights in designated locations, and report weight changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Assist with tracking 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 to a nursing unit.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect them from abuse.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines; report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan, including assisting with 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 assigned CNA duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while providing resident care.
Work beyond normal assigned hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.