Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Description:

Provides direct non-professional patient/ resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing

personnel. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the patients/

residents.Requirements:

Conduct regular direct care rounds on assigned unit to monitor activity and ensure residents needs are met including assisting with activities of daily living

Maintain positive relationships with the residents/ patients

Notify Charge Nurse and/ or RN supervisor of any resident/ patient change in condition

Obtain vital signs, weights, and heights as instructed by charge nurse

Complete all assigned duties

Complete all assigned documentation

Maintain TCU Go Home folders in patient rooms with pertinent educational information.

Coordinate and prepare for new admissions, transfers, discharge of residents in the Transitional Care Unit

Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding resident rights

Maintain safe and clean work area

Provide light housekeeping in resident rooms and general areas. Notify housekeeping staff of further cleaning needs

Properly stores equipment and supplies

Ensure Infection prevention and control practices

Report hazardous conditions, incidents and accidents, and allegations to Charge Nurse/ RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and/ or Administrator

Assist in orientation and training as delegated

Attend orientation and in-services

Attend staff meetings

Perform other duties as assigned or designated

Full-time