Position Summary:

Responsible for providing direct care to residents in a safe manner in accordance with the resident’s care plan and accurately record care given. Resident care includes but is not limited to: Providing and teaching activities of daily living, performing restorative nursing procedures, assessing and reporting resident change to a licensed staff member.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides care to residents as planned by the interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and uses safe techniques which are in accordance with the Upjohn Community Care Center and regulatory policies and procedures.
2. Assists the resident to achieve and maintain their highest level of functioning in accordance with the care plan and provide input to the Nursing Supervisor for appropriate care plan changes.
3. Must be able, during a facility emergency/disaster, to report to an assigned area, which will be assigned by their supervisor, and perform the necessary tasks to ensure the calm, orderly and safe handling of residents, staff and public to either move them to safety and /or remove from the threat causing the emergency/disaster.
4. Consistently works cooperatively with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and families to develop, implement and review plans of care.
5. Must use acceptable infection control procedures including Universal Precautions when providing care to residents.
6. Cares for medical equipment and supplies used for residents to ensure proper care and charges are made.
7. Reports inoperable, faulty or unsafe conditions, equipment and furniture to Nursing Supervisor.
8. Accurately completes documentation in the medical record to reflect care rendered and reports significant changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse.
9. Attends training programs and in-services to meet Upjohn Community Care Center and regulatory guidelines.
10. Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to the facility interdepartmental team by completing assignments in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
11. Complies with HCK Customer Service Standards and UCCC- CNA Standards of Care.
12. Follow Resident Rights at all times.
13. Assist new employees in following established UCCC and regulatory policies and procedures.
14. Responsible for assuring resident safety.
15. Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

Required Licenses, Registration, Certifications:

Must be a certified nursing assistant. 

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

1. Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
2. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
3. Must be able to safely lift, transfer and ambulate residents.
4. Must possess psychosocial skills to be able to interact effectively with residents, staff, families and visitors.
5. Does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety to resident