Certified Nursing Assistant

United Church Homes•Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program
Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
Ability to assist patients during therapy
Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and nursing staff and have strong interpersonal skills
Ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Ability to use computer for charting purposes
Must be able to operate the following equipment: Sit to Stand, Hoyer Lift, Gait belts, tub chairs
Must be dependable
Must be compassionate to residents and have a true desire and commitment to assist them
Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members
Must participate in Continuing Education
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
Assist residents at mealtimes
Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled)
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurse
Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
Ensures residents’ personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents’ wishes
Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical
Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines
Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs
Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility
Provides post-mortem care as instructed
Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements
Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans
Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies
Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit
Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)
Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed