Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF/Grove Creek

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Lindon, UT

9d•$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 position is in the Clinical department at Grove Creek Assisted Living in Lindon, Utah, and reports to the Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, CNA Coordinator, Resident Care Coordinator, or Director of Clinical Services. There are no direct reports. This is a non-exempt, hourly position offered as full-time or part-time, with a listed pay range of $14.00–$16.00 per hour. The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, nutrition, toileting, and other care needs. The role includes documenting care and resident progress, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, and supporting nursing and other staff. The CNA is expected to uphold resident dignity and rights, follow safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and compliance requirements, complete assigned training, and participate in emergency preparedness and facility quality activities.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the state; the job description identifies this as preferred but not required in one section and as required in the qualifications section.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current Food Handler Permit.
No disciplinary action in effect against the CNA certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to use basic computer functions and 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, and the public.
Patience, tact, teamwork, strong listening skills, and ability to handle conflict 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.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other physical movements needed for the position.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull at least 35 pounds.
Ability to assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status for various infectious diseases.
At least one year of experience as a CNA in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive services to nurses, medication technicians, and other staff, and perform duties as assigned.
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 transportation into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, and similar equipment.
Coordinate assigned dining-room 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 residents according to facility policy, record weights, 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.
Complete daily flow sheets and document resident progress as directed.
Inform the nurse and supervisor about factors that interfere with assigned work, such as resident refusal or reassignment.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect resident rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, standards of business conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene practices, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment to the appropriate personnel.
Report occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned responsibilities during emergency-plan activation, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
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 according to facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting techniques and body mechanics when providing resident care.