Blakeford's Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is responsible for assisting in the nursing operations of the facility under the direct supervision of the nursing staff, in accordance with current federal, and state regulations and the established policies and procedures of Woodcrest.
- Immediately report sign and symptoms of infection and changes in vital signs to the charge nurse.
- Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
- Checks each resident at least every two hours or more as requested by the Charge Nurse, to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met and respond to resident calls, as requested by a resident.
- Assists residents with bath function, daily dental and mouth care, grooming and dressing/undressing.
- Keeps incontinent residents clean and dry, and assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
- Measures and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and intake/output, as instructed.
- Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
- Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations.
- Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
- Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.
- Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
- All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP:
Receives guidance with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned, determine methods, work sequence, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operates within specific policy guidelines.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Prefer six months previous experience
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Nursing Assistant
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
