CNA, 1:30p-9:30p

The primary purpose of the job position of a Certified Nurse Aide is to provide outstanding direct resident care to the residents per the resident’s individualized, comprehensive care plan and to document planned care, and to report day-to-day changes. These duties will be in accordance with current federal, state, facility, and as may be required by the neighborhood Charge Nurse and the facility’s Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Delegation of Authority
Any and all Certified Nurse Aide responsibilities are delegated by the administrative authority of the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing and accountability necessary for carrying out any and all assigned duties are consistent with the scope of practice including in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of State Board of Nursing and Health Occupations Credentialing Division of the State Department of Health.
Supervision:
The Certified Nurse Aide is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse and the facility Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications and Position Requirements:
• The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include a certificate as a Nurse Aide from an accredited educational provider; excellent leadership skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in this state
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, co-workers and other facility personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must have knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing assistant practices
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace