CNA - Skilled

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing high-quality care to residents. The CNA ensures residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity while delivering services, maintaining a caring environment, and adhering to all regulations and facility standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct Personal Care (35%)
   • Provide personal care according to each resident’s plan of care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
   • Assist residents in maintaining and improving their functional abilities.
   • Ensure residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services.
2. Resident Monitoring and Documentation (20%)
   • Collect and record residents’ vital signs accurately.
   • Make regular rounds and promptly report any changes in residents' conditions.
   • Document care provided and residents' responses timely and accurately.
3. Resident Interaction and Customer Service (15%)
   • Interact with residents warmly and promote a caring environment.
   • Respond promptly to call lights and residents' requests.
   • Assist with meals, encourage proper hydration, and provide exceptional customer service.
4. Environmental Safety and Maintenance (10%)
   • Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment for residents.
   • Report environmental deficiencies such as lighting issues, equipment problems, or anything in need of repair.
   • Monitor for safety or fire hazards and report potential problems.
5. Compliance and Training (10%)
   • Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
   • Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
6. Transportation and Mobility Assistance (5%)
   • Transport residents within the community safely and assist with mobility as needed.
7. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and current certification.
• Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team, and basic computer skills for documentation purposes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and turn, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices as needed.
• Capacity to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical activities, such as bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work is performed in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.