CNA

Position Summary/Purpose

The primary purpose of the Memory Care Center Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) is to maintain quality resident care in accordance with the Communities Policy and Procedure and federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines while maintaining the resident’s highest quality of life. This is to be done under the direct supervision of the charge nurse.

Essential Functions

Department Specific:* Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promote resident rights, dignity, individuality and freedom of choice. * Answer resident’s pull cords promptly and courteously. * Assist with all ADL’s (grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, transferring, etc.) per ISP and/or as needed. * Ensure resident concerns and/or grievances are reported immediately to the charge nurse. * Assist residents to activities and social programs and engage as needed. * Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information. * Be able to recognize a change in condition and promptly report condition to the charge nurse. * Obtain vital signs and weights as ordered/ assigned. * Report all accidents/incidents promptly and complete required paperwork. * Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times. * Perform any task as delegated within their scope of practice. * Maintains a professional image at all times. * Utilizes problem solving skills to obtain appropriate resolutions. * Develops and maintains open/trusting professional relationship with others. * Through appropriate communication shows support for other team members and facility.

In-Service / Continuing Education:* Attends required continuing education as designated by licensure.

Personnel Management:* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to meet the needs of the Residents. * Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, p...