Nursing Assistant - (CNA) Long Term Care AM/PM

Essentia Health•Graceville, MN

6d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and serving their needs in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. The position provides personal hygiene care, assists with nutritional needs, recognizes and addresses issues related to the aging process, and promptly reports changes in resident condition to the shift nurse. It also maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents; works to prevent abuse of vulnerable adults; and identifies safety hazards and emergency situations, initiating corrective actions.

Requirements

Current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry, or, if transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, obtain registration within 4 months of the hire or transfer date.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
Serve residents in a manner that supports their safety and comfort.
Provide personal hygiene care.
Assist with residents’ nutritional needs.
Recognize and address problems associated with the aging process.
Promptly report changes in a resident’s condition to the shift nurse.
Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.
Remain aware of and help prevent abuse of vulnerable adults in the facility’s care.
Maintain awareness of safety issues and perform responsibilities safely.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective actions.