CNA

Crestmoor Care Center•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine daily nursing care and services to assigned residents according to each resident’s care plan, established nursing procedures, and the direction of a supervisor. The CNA helps maintain residents’ needs with the highest degree of dignity and provides quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted-living facilities. The position includes providing continuous care and comfort, assisting residents with meals and daily hygiene, helping them move and exercise, escorting or transporting them around the facility, and maintaining patient records. The posting states that it may take up to six months to fully perform the job when an incumbent has the minimum required knowledge, skills, ability, work experience, and/or education.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
At least one year of previous work experience is desired.
High school diploma or GED.
Care for residents with kindness and integrity and support their dignity.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous work experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous care and comfort to assigned residents.
Feed residents and account for their daily intake of food and liquids.
Assist residents with grooming and hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Help residents stand, walk, exercise, sit, and lie down.
Safely escort and/or transport residents between their rooms and other areas of the facility.
Fill out and maintain patient records.
Perform other tasks as assigned.