What are the responsibilities and job description for the C.N.A.- Memory Care Unit position at Southeast Colorado Hospital?
Job Posting
C.N.A.- Memory Care Unit POSITION SUMMARY: To provide assistance in carrying out the acts of daily living in a population group unable to do so independently, while promoting independence, self-worth, and quality of life.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Provides direct personal care to residents and maintains a safe, clean environment, while allowing for personal individualities.
• Follows instructions closely and reports observations that include adverse changes in resident physical or mental functioning to Charge Nurse.
• Assisting in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
• Provides assistance and emotional support to residents and families by talking with residents and families, listening to residents and families, knowing and demonstrating activity supportive of resident rights.
• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides direct resident care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the Charge/Treatment Nurse.
• Demonstrates understanding of and utilize proper infection control policies/practices.
• Transporting of residents for diagnostic tests and clinic visits.
• Works with other nursing staff and collaborating departments to provide the optimum quality of care for each individual resident.
• Assists Charge Nurse in maintaining unit standards by maintaining clean/safe unit environment, maintaining unit supply standards, keeping halls free of equipment and clutter.
• Attends meetings and educational sessions, as directed.
• Completes a minimum of 12 hours per year of assigned education.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other assigned duties.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
• Current Colorado Nurse Aide certification in good standing
• CPR Certified.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
• Must possess a sense of responsibility, dependability, and honesty.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Display an attitude indicating a desire to be part of a team and demonstrate interest in caring for the elderly.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $18.16 - $21.31 per/hour
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $18.16 - $21.31 per/hour
Salary : $18 - $21