Resident Services Assistant/CNA (SNF)

Summary of Duties

Responsible for providing residents with nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and plan of care and as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides services to residents including activities of daily living.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to the facility including obtaining resident information.
• Assists with and/or arrange services, appointments, recreational activities, etc. for residents as directed.
• Assists with the admission and discharge of residents.
• Documents services provided as required.
• Reports all changes in the resident's condition (i.e., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits, etc.) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitation procedures as instructed.
• Checks each resident regularly to ensure that his/her needs are being met.
• Assists in transporting residents to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
• Encourages residents to participate in socialization activities.
• Assists with the investigation of resident complaints and grievances as directed.
• Assists with obtaining supplies and equipment for residents as directed.
• Performs resident care including lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
• Keeps resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Attends resident care plan meetings as directed.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
• Performs other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Education

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Two (2) Years Experience In Long Term Care Preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or obtain certification within 4 months of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must possess flexibility.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.