Student CNA

Southwest LTC•Hobart, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) provides care to residents in a designated area of the facility, following the interdisciplinary Care Plan and communicating information needed to keep it current. The CNA provides restorative care, helps residents remain well-groomed and clean, and assists with their psychosocial needs. The CNA also helps maintain clean resident care areas, keeps them in good working order and home-like, and communicates residents’ needs and relevant observations to Licensed Staff and other department heads. The CNA documents information daily and promptly on the Nursing Flow Record and other required records, and attends required in-services and staff meetings. The CNA is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit.

Requirements

Ability to organize, plan, and supervise care for a group of residents while ensuring quality care.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and work courteously with residents, families, and employees.
Good emotional, mental, and physical health, sound judgment, and high standards.
Willingness and ability to provide emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
Neat, well-groomed appearance appropriate for resident care.
Desire to work with geriatric residents and address their current and prospective needs.
Must be ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
Willingness to work scheduled preferred shifts and assist on other shifts as needed to maintain adequate staffing.
Ability to provide care outlined in the interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in the assigned group.
Ability to function as a cooperative team member with Nursing Department and other department staff.
Ability to provide related bedside resident care services according to facility policy and procedures.
Ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to facility standards for personal care, assisting residents, and caring for equipment and supplies.
Develop a good understanding of basic aseptic and sterile techniques.
Ability and willingness to function appropriately in a facility disaster or evacuation.
Ability to follow supervising staff’s direction.
Complete pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations.

Responsibilities

Provide resident care according to the interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for the assigned group.
Provide restorative and bedside care, including helping residents remain clean and well-groomed and supporting their psychosocial needs.
Provide information to keep each resident’s Care Plan current with their needs.
Maintain clean, orderly, functional, and home-like resident care areas.
Communicate residents’ needs to Licensed Staff and other department heads, and report relevant observations promptly to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit.
Document information daily and promptly on the Nursing Flow Record and other indicated records.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Provide emergency care as needed and function appropriately during a facility disaster or evacuation.
Follow direction from supervising staff and cooperate with Nursing Department and other department team members.
Care for equipment and supplies and follow facility policies and procedures for personal care services.