Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary:

Perform various resident care activities and related basic hygiene tasks necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents. This position is supported by the Clinical Manager and Clinical Team.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks related to personal hygiene and physical comfort of residents as required or requested

• Assist with treatments and therapies under the direction of licensed personnel and according to departmental policy

• Serve and assist residents with nourishments and feeding

• Transfer residents from bed to chair, etc., with personnel or mechanical assistance

• Prepare and/or transport residents to and from activities, physician visits, therapy, beauty shop or other facilities, as directed during shift assignments

• Observe residents, charting and/or documenting physical conditions, attitudes and appetites, reporting changes or unusual findings to Staff Nurses

• Properly use and care for Messiah Lifeways supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner

• Perform cleaning tasks and keep work area neat and clean

• Familiar with equipment, storage locations and methods of set-up

• Report needed repairs and equipment failure to the Clinical Manager, Shift Supervisor or Staff Nurse

• Utilize safety devices and follow safety precautions

• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

• Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families and other employees

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

• Willing to work under direction and supervision

• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned

• Participate in identifying and honoring resident preferences

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Sincere desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged

• Must have sense of responsibility, moral integrity, good judgment, alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying symptoms and dealing with behavioral problems

Education/Experience:

• Nursing Assistant training and current registration on the Nurse Aide Registry, meets requirements to maintain registration

• Formal training or previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred