CNA FT 3rd Shift

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio•Ashland, CA

28d

About The Position

Responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor, and ADON, to assure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Position requires successful completion of the Ohio Nursing Assistant exam.
Must maintain 12 contact hours annually.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and transfer residents (25 - 50 lbs).
Be compassionate, friendly, kind, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
Make proper judgments.
Possess high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
Be cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, and other departments.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and families.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
Flexibility in managing schedule including weekends and evening hours.
Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required

Responsibilities

Perform all areas of resident activities of daily living per standard protocol and plan of care.
Ensure residents receive appropriate physician ordered meal trays, snacks, and fluids.
Provide an environment of acceptance, maintaining the resident's right to dignity and respect.
Conduct care with respect to all Resident Rights.
Complete documentation and record keeping to meet the health needs of residents.
Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
Assures facility compliance with all applicable, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies including Ohio Department of Health and CMS Life Safety regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
Participates, cooperates and communicates with other staff members as needed to ensure smooth, efficient facility operations.
Attends established meetings and in-services as required or requested.
Maintains a courteous and respectful behavior with residents and their family members, as well as with co-workers and other staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.