CNAs -3-11 & 11p - 7a PT (Assisted Living)

*Now hiring PT 3-11 & 11-7 shift CNAs.*

Supervision and Direction

The Certified Nursing Assistant receives general supervision and direction from the Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator. The Certified Nursing Assistant will comply with established policies and operational procedures. In the absence of the Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator, the Certified Nursing Assistant will accept advice and instruction from the Director of Nursing or his/her designee.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for the implementation of health related programs, services and activities which promote, enhance and maintain resident health and independence. He/she is responsible for implementing health related procedures and records in conformance with the orders of the Director of Nursing Services or his/her designee, the Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator, the residents' physicians as well as the facility's licensing agencies. Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant:

1. Implements service plans for each resident consistent with his/her needs and in concert with the residents' physician orders.

2. Reports daily to the Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator on the general health and welfare of the residents and maintains the proper and appropriate records.

3. Reports to Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator residents needing assistance with various activities of daily living, medication, transportation to meals and activities or any other need once known to them.

4. Provides supervision and assistance to those residents who require assistance with personal hygiene including bathing, care of the body, mouth, teeth, dentures, fingernails, toenails (reports problems to Assisted Living Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator for podiatrist services), hair, beard and mustache. Takes and records vital signs and reports as assigned. Assists residents to maintain neat and clean liv...