Certified Nurse Aide

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role aligns with the facility’s philosophies and the nursing department’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with care activities including responding to call lights, serving and collecting food trays, and feeding residents as needed.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake, as well as outputs, including drainage systems as instructed.
• Perform activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and providing personal care including oral hygiene and grooming while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
• Execute routine treatments and procedures such as warm and cold applications, and assist RN/LPN with more complicated treatments.
• Collect specimens, including stool, urine, and sputum, and take and record vital signs, weights, and height.
• Provide general nursing care including positioning, lifting, and turning residents, utilizing special equipment, and assisting with bed pans and urinal commodes.
• Prepare resident rooms and beds for new admissions and ensure cleanliness and safety in work areas.
• Report any changes observed in residents’ conditions or behaviors to the RN/LPN.
• Adhere to facility and department policies and procedures, including those related to safety, quality assurance, hazardous materials, and infection control.
• Participate in required meetings, in-services, and educational programs; stay updated on posted information, notes, and minutes.
• Fulfill visual and auditory responsibilities to monitor the physical and mental statuses of residents and recognize any changes.
• Communicate effectively with residents, healthcare team members, visitors, and family members.
• Perform medium to heavy lifting, pushing, and turning of residents and equipment; engage in frequent reaching, bending, walking, and standing.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate competence and reliability in performing resident care activities to ensure quality care.
• Exhibit initiative to ensure that care is delivered efficiently and tasks are completed.
• Ability to take direction and follow through to provide appropriate care in acute situations.
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures to function as a reliable healthcare team member.
• Cooperate with colleagues to foster a harmonious work environment.
• Recognize and maintain confidentiality and respect for residents, promoting their dignity during care.
• Display reliability and flexibility regarding attendance and availability for work.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Must be certified through the state Board of Nursing.

Working Environment

• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
• Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds consistently to move objects.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities associated with this position and are not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned or required skills.

Holiday Coverage Required

Yes