What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA position at COVINGTON SENIOR LIVING - LEHI?
Residents
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s) ADL’s include, but are not limited to, grooming, care and selection of clothing, cleanliness of clothing, shaving, bathing, oral hygiene, shampooing and curling hair, eating and sleeping, planning daily activities, and spending quality time with individual residents.
- Assist residents that may be incontinent of bowel and/or bladder, including making sure residents are clean and dressed in clean clothing.
- Assist residents to other daily meals, activities, and in preparing for family outings or appointments.
- Supervise residents in medication self-administration according to the Medication policy. Coordinate with the nurse on side effects or concerns.
- Assist with maintenance of resident’s records to include charting medications, recording daily intake, etc.
- Record vital signs, weights and measurements, and other information as assigned.
- Facilitate staff, resident, and family communication to resolve conflict and create a positive home environment.
- Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devises and body mechanics.
- Participate in resident care planning by identifying the needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment, working with other professionals as necessary.