CNA

Provide direct nursing care to the residents according to established policies and procedures and to

ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.  Assist residents with all aspects of activities of daily living which includes: toileting at least

every 2 hours and prn, offering bed pans and urinal, bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care,

shaving, skin care, turning and repositioning every 2 hours and prn, peri-care, keeping skin dry

and odor free, assist/feed residents as needed, provide fresh water and encourage fluid

intake, keep hearing aids, denture and eyeglasses clean, functional and in place.  Promptly and courteously answers call lights to determine residents' needs within 5 minutes.  Transports residents or assists residents to walk.  Makes bed and handles all linen in appropriate manner to prevent spread of infections.  Uses assistive devices such as hand rolls, pads, pillows, splints, ted hose, etc. to maintain

positioning and proper body alignment of residents.  Takes and records vital signs, weights, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.  Gives catheter care as required.  Attends a minimum of 12 mandatory in-services per year.  Other duties as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodations, to assist in

maintaining quality standards and maintaining the facility as a viable and successful entity.  Use gait belt for all patient transfers and ambulation. Ask for help when needed. Utilize

good body mechanics.  Release restrained residents according to procedure.  Report all incidents and accidents immediately.  Correct all unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment immediately.  Make use of appropriate protective devices/clothing on hand for handling infectious waste

and or body/blood fluids.  Ensure that all rooms on your assignment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.  Keep hallways clear of clutter. All carts to the same side of the hall.  Participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional

manner.  Can verbalize the process of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedure, etc.

Knows location of fire alarms, extinguishers, and exits.  Knows location of MSDS manuals. Keeps chemicals and hazardous materials stored in a

locked area.  Utilize infection control and universal precautions to assure that a sanitary environment is

always maintained and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed.

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Care Plan and Assessment Functions

Qualifications

Physical, Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

Expectations

 Is aware of resident’s rights and abides by them.  Assure the residents' property and personal rights are always followed, including knocking

before entering the resident’s room, using privacy curtains, etc.  Treats residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.  Greet newly admitted/transferred residents and introduce yourself.  Wears nametag, where residents, visitors, and management can see it throughout the day.  Participate in the comprehensive assessment of the nursing needs of each resident in your

assigned area.  Review the residents care plan for information needed to provide appropriate resident care.  Must be certified as a nursing assistant, by the department of Health, within four

months of date of hire.  Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.  Ability to remain calm under stress.  Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively

with residents, personnel, and support agencies.  Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.  Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times

hostile residents within the facility.  Ability to read and write in English.  Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds.  Be professional, supportive, and kind to internal and external constituents  Remain loyal and confidential to staff, residents, and owner  Keep the corporate office apprised of situations that could negatively impact the facility  Ensure only positive information is mentioned to all contacts of the facility, prospective