PRIMARY DUTY

The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with policies and procedures while complying with state, federal and all other applicable health care standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assists with the daily physical and hygienic care needs of residents as directed. These duties include but are not limited to the following:Assists residents with dressing and ensure that dependent residents are dressed in clean, dry clothing appropriate for season, in good repair, changing clothes/gowns when wet or soiled
• Gives or assists resident with bathing and daily dental/mouth care
• Assists residents with hair combing, brushing, shampooing, and styling
• Keeps incontinent residents clean, dry, and odor free; maintain per facility policy
• Makes beds and changes bed linens when soiled
• Assists residents in preparing for activity and social programs
• Assists and accompany residents with travel when necessary
• Prepares residents for meals, assists, serving food trays or feed residents, as necessary and record/or report residents intake or acceptance of food, serve snacks or nourishments in between meals
• Advises supervising charge nurse of residents' status and condition at beginning and end of shift and documents observations as required
• Measures and records vitals and weights as instructed
• Observes and reports any physical or emotional changes observed in the residents including any complaints or grievances made by the resident
• Promotes a safe and clean environment
• Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• One year of previous long-term care experience preferred
• Must hold a current and valid CNA certification