CNA- Certified Nurse Aide

Job Purpose

To provide non-professional direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, and to assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the

residents.

Essential job Duties and Responsibilities

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Personal Care, Nursing Care, and Food Service Functions

Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc. Assists with resident recreation programs. Prepares residents for meals and snacks, assists residents in eating where needed and records food intake.

Reads and follows daily care plans; performs assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures; reports changes in resident condition to nurse in charge; documents care provision on resident record/flowsheets as required and reports accidents and incidents; and provides nursing functions as

directed by supervisor

Safety, Sanitation and Infection Control

Understands and follows safety, sanitation and infection control policy and procedures, to include but not limited to proper hand washing, proper wearing of masks and gloves and promptly reports any

violations to supervisor.

In-service and continuing education

Attend orientation and in-service as required by the state. Completes all required on-line education

as deemed necessary by the state and the facility.

Resident Rights and relationships

Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding residents’ rights.

Promotes positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.

Other Job Functions

Support Function

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Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.

Staff Development

Attend and participate in training, educatio...