Day Shift CNA

Indiana Fitness Works•Alexandria, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct care to residents, including assisting with daily living activities and medication administration. The role requires keen observation skills, prompt response to resident needs, and adherence to infection control and documentation procedures. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will work closely with the Charge Nurse and may direct other nursing assistants. The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) component involves administering medications accurately and safely, monitoring for reactions, and maintaining a clean medication environment. Both roles emphasize resident welfare, fostering positive relationships, and prompt, courteous response to all resident requests.

Requirements

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
QMA- Qualified Medication Aide
Ability to read and write English
Ability to bend, lift, squat, walking, grasping
Ability to hear and respond to pages and call lights

Responsibilities

Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge Nurse
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of care
Document all care given and observations made while giving care
Bath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructed
Assist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanics
Observe all infection control procedures as instructed
Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician
Display ability in observing and reporting drug reaction commonly suffered by residents
Demonstrate knowledge in using the appropriate drug references
Display an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance of all medication carts/rooms and maintain a clean working environment
Direct nursing assistants if applicable
Attend required in-services
Be alert to and safeguard the welfare of the residents
Foster good relationships between employees, residents, families and physicians
Answer every call light and alarm promptly and courteously
Clean working areas and utility rooms
Clean and store equipment properly and as scheduled
Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, employee or visitor immediately to your supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or designee