Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

StoryPoint

Urbandale

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community.

Required Experience for CNA

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Previous experience as a nursing aide preferred.
• Must be a licensed, Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state laws.

Accountabilities for CNA

• Professional in attitude, demeanor and dress.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents and associates under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to potentially upset residents, family members, associates and visitors.
• Varied working hours to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Subject to callback during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Continuous physical movement.

Responsibilities for CNA

• Leads and provide 1440 care.
• Review Resident Care Plans at start of shift.
• Bathe and clean, as needed, both male and female residents by bed bath, shower and/or whirlpool.
• Assist in cleaning teeth, shampooing/combing hair, cleaning and cutting nails, applying make-up, shaving and cleaning glasses of both male and female residents.
• Assist residents in dressing appropriately, encouraging usual and appropriate clothing.
• Make residents’ beds and change linens as needed, clean up room and closet, picking up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatly.
• Feed residents requiring total or partial assist with meals, set up trays for residents needing assistance, and pass and assist with snacks.
• Answer calls light promptly and ensure lights are always within reach.
• Assist residents with bedpan, urinal, and bedside co...