Resident Services Assistant/CNA (SNF)

Noland Health Services • Birmingham, AL

109d

About The Position

The Resident Services Assistant/CNA is responsible for providing residents with nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and plan of care and as directed. This role involves a variety of essential job functions aimed at ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents in a skilled nursing facility.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in long term care preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must possess flexibility.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to residents including activities of daily living.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to the facility including obtaining resident information.
• Assists with and/or arrange services, appointments, recreational activities, etc. for residents as directed.
• Assists with the admission and discharge of residents.
• Documents services provided as required.
• Reports all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitation procedures as instructed.
• Checks each resident regularly to ensure that his/her needs are being met.
• Assists in transporting residents to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
• Encourages residents to participate in socialization activities.
• Assists with the investigation of resident complaints and grievances as directed.
• Assists with obtaining supplies and equipment for residents as directed.
• Performs resident care including lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
• Keeps resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Attends resident care plan meetings as directed.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
• Performs other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED