CNA - Night

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Edison, GA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect resident care under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care, promotes comfort, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. The CNA performs basic nursing procedures and simple charting, supports treatment procedures, assists with admission, transfer, and discharge, and documents care and changes in residents’ conditions. The position is full-time on the night shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Georgia for long-term care facilities.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within three months of hire.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with other staff members.
Ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures and simple charting.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including standing and walking continuously during the shift, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying items and residents with assistance.
Near-normal hearing and vision, good manual dexterity, good eye-hand-foot coordination, and ability to perform repetitive tasks or motions.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect resident care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Assist with resident admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Provide morning and evening care, including hygiene, oral care, peri-care, linen changes, and general room care.
Notify licensed personnel when residents report pain and report observed changes in residents’ condition or behavior, skin breakdown, and unusual incidents.
Assist LPNs with treatment procedures and provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, toileting assistance, and ambulation.
Take and record residents’ temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake and output.
Make rounds with outgoing and oncoming shifts, maintain awareness of assigned residents’ whereabouts, answer call lights, anticipate needs, and make rounds.
Ensure residents are clean, dry, and properly dressed, and assist with clothing and personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
Update care plans, report changes to the ADON/DON, and complete daily documentation.
Provide reality orientation, distribute drinking water and nourishment, and provide general care for residents in isolation.
Use supplies and linen carefully and efficiently and follow established charge procedures for resident charge items.
Maintain resident confidentiality and follow safety practices to reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, complete required education and in-services, attend meetings and evaluations, and maintain required competencies.
Communicate and cooperate professionally with residents, families, coworkers, and other departments.