CNA

Job Responsibilities and Competencies:

Provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner
Provides personal care for each person without rushing them and with a respectful attitude according to the plan of care. Explains all procedures to the individual before and during cares; promotes the highest level of self care
Promotes optimal nutrition and hydration, encourages highest level of self care
Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking, using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, provides range of motion and passive exercise. Assists people with toileting needs reinforcing bowel and bladder training
Maintains each person’s self esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines
Answers call lights promptly; forwards individual’s requests as appropriate.
Appropriately documents all cares and behaviors. Receives and shares information; attends or obtains resident report prior to providing care; observes and reports residents’ conditions to appropriate staff. Assists with admissions and discharge procedures.
Responds appropriately to emergency needs in Laurel Creek Health Center (choking, falls, convulsions, disaster, fire, etc.). Applies and monitors mobility and egress alarms. Demonstrates safe use of oxygen, lifts and all other equipment
Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, soiled clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines; uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, reports signs/symptoms of resident infection to appropriate staff in a timely manner
Other duties as may be assigned

Job Qualifications:

Education: High School or equivalent
Training: Must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant License
Desirable; preferably a minimum of 6 months in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day performing such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, and to perform light physical work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on an occasional basis
Communicates effectively, both written and orally
Must be have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, their families, and other personnel