Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Description: JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct resident care and essential support to the nursing team within the Care Center/Nursing Home. The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living, promotes comfort, safety, dignity, and independence, and supports the delivery of high-quality resident-centered care in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, federal and state regulations, local requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. The CNA observes and reports changes in resident condition, documents care provided, and communicates effectively with nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, residents, families, and external agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The CNA is expected to demonstrate compassion, professionalism, creativity, and accountability while contributing to exceptional resident outcomes.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Resident Care and Activities of Daily Living: Provides direct resident care as assigned by the Charge Nurse, including AM and PM care, bathing, dressing, grooming, back rubs, ambulation assistance, dietary support, linen changes, mobility assistance, and safe use of resident-handling equipment, such as Hoyer lifts.
• Clinical Support and Treatments: Carries out special orders and treatments as directed by the Charge Nurse, including skincare, specimen collection, intake and output measurements, vital signs, compresses, enemas, and other delegated resident care tasks within scope.
• Observation, Reporting, and Documentation: Observes resident condition, promptly reports unusual signs, symptoms, or occurrences, and maintains accurate documentatio...