Certified Nursing Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse; Director of Nursing; Assistant Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Missouri.
• Must be well versed in basic nursing procedures.
• Must be a person of excellent character, thoroughly trustworthy and reliable.
• Must have a well-developed personality and the ability to work well with others.
• Must be neat and well groomed.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position.

• Assist in the preparation for admission of residents.
• Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, shower, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, applying make-up and other personal care, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assist RNs & LPNs in treatment procedures.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode and ambulating the residents.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake/output.
• Makes rounds with outgoing shift, knows whereabouts of assigned residents.
• Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit and resident closets are left in good condition.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the facility and the Department of Nursing.
• Turns and positions residents as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources.
• Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to RN or LPN.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Accompanies residents to appointments, as needed.
• Provides reality orientation in daily care.
• Prepares residents for meals, serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds residents, if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and snacks to residents.
• Performs general care activities for residents in isolation.
• Answers residents’ call lights, anticipates residents’ needs and makes rounds to assigned residents.
• Assist residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices).
• Transports residents to and from various departments, as requested.
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Charts ADL’s with every shift.
• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Attends inservice education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, develop skills, etc.
• Possesses a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons.
• Must maintain resident confidentiality at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Must have basic knowledge of nursing procedures. Must have basic computer knowledge. Would prefer CPR certification, but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a climate controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand washing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16