CNA/Caregiver

Position Description: 

The CNA/ Caregiver is responsible for providing assistance and support with residents’ activities of daily living. This position also plays an instrumental role in observing, reporting, and documenting any mental, physical, or behavioral changes that may indicate an acute illness or decline in overall health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Care Services

• Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the company’s philosophy and policies, state/federal regulations, and resident rights.

• Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Become familiar with and adhere to each resident’s individual service plan, notify the Director of Health Services of any changes in the resident’s condition.

• Answer and respond immediately to resident calls for assistance.

• Assists in all care of residents as needed.

• Assist with resident activities, encourage, remind, and assist residents to participate in activities.

• Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room. Escort residents to and from the dining room, assist with serving meals, and assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires. Observe and report any changes in the residents’ appetite and physical ability to eat and drink. Assist with cleaning the dining room after meal service, as assigned.

• Assist with tidying up the residents’ room or apartment.

• Assist with cleaning (or disinfecting) resident assistive appliances and/or equipment, as needed.

• Assist with residents’ personal laundry, as assigned.

• Dispose of any biohazard waste according to OSHA regulations and company policies.

• Carry out all resident care duties following Universal Precautions with appropriate application and removal of personal protective equipment.

• Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to community policies and procedures.

• Respond to resident emergencies following proper company policy and procedure.

• Protect and maintain resident rights and encourage and support resident independence.

• Protect residents from potential abuse and immediately report any reasonable suspicions of abuse.

• Carry out all duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Documentation and Communication

• Review the 24 hour report at the beginning of each shift for important information regarding residents or policies.

• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential resident care records, according to company policies and procedures.

• Notify the supervisor on duty immediately when a resident becomes severely ill, injured, or presents with a change of condition.

• Notify the supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents’ family members.

• Report immediately to the supervisor any employee incident/injury.

• Report immediately any safety concern.

• Do not leave your shift until your replacement has arrived.

Job Condition

• This job will require 40 plus hours per week and a flexibility of hours (i.e.

weekends, nights as requested)

• This job may require day and overnight traveling to seminars, trainings, Resident

Assessments, etc.

• Possess and maintains certification from a Department approved program

• Maintain compliance with continuing education requirements under 411-046-0210

• Pass DHS Background Check