What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA (Night Shift) - Buena Vista position at MAGNOLIA MANOR?
TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant
REPORTS TO: Nursing Management Team
Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide physical and emotional care to our residents at all times in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. The CNA will provide daily direct care to residents. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and grooming; food consumption; transferring and ambulating.
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide for the residents’ health needs, including determining measurements accurately as assigned (vital signs, intake, output).
- Adhere to Magnolia Manor’s established Infection Control Procedures.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained; recording accurate, legible information about resident care and condition per facility practices; and responding to any call light or emergency alarm.
- Communicate notable changes to nurse management.
- Attend and participate in classes to maintain current certification as a C.N.A. (12 hours per year).
- Attend all meetings and in-services designated as mandatory.
- Attend and participate in annual and OSHA and CDC training programs, as well as annual disaster training.
- Assist with orientation of new employees as instructed by your supervisor.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ability to interact professionally with residents, family members and staff of all levels.
- Act with HUMILITY and with discretion at all times.
- (Critical Thinking) Ability to identify a problem and react with a sense of urgency.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
- Prior Long Term Care experience is preferred.