Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident's existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence, and minimize the negative effects of disability with an attitude of realistic optimism under the supervision of a restorative nurse.

Delegation of Authority

As Certified Nursing Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Helping patients to bathe and dress

Serving meals each day and assisting patients with eating as needed

Taking blood pressure and pulse daily

Turning and repositioning patients who are in bed all day

Obtain information about conditions and plans of treatment from health care providers

Empty and clean bed pans each day

Help patients get into bed, into wheelchairs and onto examination tables

Respond to patients when they call

Check the physical condition of patients each day for bruises, any blood in their urine and feces, and check for other wounds

Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms and beds

Change sheets on beds and restock supplies in rooms as needed