Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ~ AM shift

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living

Nursing Care Functions

• Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol
• Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse
• Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices
• Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift
• Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs
• Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made
• Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed
• Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status
• Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy
• Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member
• Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law