Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents' physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The NA assists assigned residents with personal care and activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, meals, and recreational and wellness activities. The position also involves gathering vital signs and specimens, documenting care and resident outcomes, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and helping maintain residents' living areas.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks; assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
- Communicate changes in residents' conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents' living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
