Certified Nursing Assistant- SNF- Boise

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Boise, ID

1d•$19 - $25•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 and assists residents with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, toileting, and other care needs. The position also involves documenting resident care and progress, observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition, and contributing to a safe, respectful, and compliant care environment.

Requirements

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 make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and deal tactfully and professionally with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Patience, tact, teamwork, strong listening skills, and professionalism in handling conflict and difficult interactions.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people of all ages and cultures.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods; move intermittently throughout the workday; and perform resident-care tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds and to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other physical movements needed for the position.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care at a skilled nursing or assisted living facility (preferred, not required).

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.
Help residents lift, turn, move, position, and transfer to and from beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Coordinate dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including setup, cleanup, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documenting meal intake.
Deliver nutritional supplements at assigned times, assist residents as needed to ensure intake, and document intake.
Assist with weighing residents, record weights in designated locations, 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.
Keep the nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with assigned work, including resident refusal or reassignment.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to their nurse and supervisor.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect residents’ 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 the confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment; protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals, and report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during an emergency plan activation.
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 other similar or related duties as assigned.