Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The CNA Provides direct care to residents in the Allen Morgan Healthcare Center. The primary duties consist of activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs, restorative programs, documentation as required by the community. COVID VACCINE REQUIRED.

THERE IS A BONUS WITH THIS POSITION.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The ability to determine staff needs. 

•  Attend 12 in-service hours annually to include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others.

• Maintain CNA Certification status with Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years. 

• Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
• Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
• Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
• Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
• Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant.
• Answer call bells promptly and courteously - check that call bell is within reach for each resident.
• Shave male residents daily.
• Pass fresh ice/tap water each shift; Pass and set up food trays and feed/assist residents who cannot feed themselves; Be knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values.
• Report to assigned unit at scheduled time to get report from unit nurse.
• Maintain care and neatness of resident units: bed making, personal clothing, and bedside table.
• Give basic patient care: bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and file nails requested and assist as needed with personal hygiene.

Qualifications

Scope of Authority/Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

Special Demands/Qualifications

1. Must be able to read and communicate effectively regarding job requirements and follow all assignments.
2. Must be able to speak effectively to residents, staff, as well as various other people and convey a positive public image.
3. Must be able to remain flexible with resident(s) requests and cooperate and work well with other employees and volunteers.
4. Must be able to structure and prioritize duties/tasks and perform in a timely manner.
5. Must follow all safety standards regarding residents.
6. Must hold a valid TN CNA license.

Mental & Physical Requirements:

1. Must be in good physical and mental health.
2.  Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
3.  Must be able to lifting and/or carrying objects in excess of 30 pounds.
4.  Requires ability to maintain proper balance while performing various tasks.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET-FORTH IN THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION.