CNA ****ALL SHIFTS****

Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Arcadia, LA

105d

About The Position

The position involves performing resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under the direction of the Supervisor to ensure quality care for residents. The role requires a compassionate approach to individual care, focusing on the specific needs of each resident as outlined in their Care Plan.

Requirements

• Compassionate and patient demeanor towards residents.
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision.
• Basic knowledge of nursing care principles and practices.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and their families.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a nursing or caregiving role.
• Certification as a nursing assistant or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with resident Care Plan, including assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion as appropriate.
• Observes and reports changes in resident conditions to Supervisor.
• Performs tasks assigned by Supervisor including vital signs, residents' weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Escorts residents to dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies meal consumption.
• Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and verifies consumption.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Protects the personal belongings of each resident and promptly reports missing items to Supervisor per protocol.
• Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously.
• Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission.
• Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, church services, and participates in activities and functions as directed.
• Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting care provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and/or actual behavioral issues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed