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Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Department: Nursing Services
General Summary
To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility
Qualifications
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama
Must be 18 years of age
Completion of High School education or GED
Must speak and understand English
Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
Ability to Read and Write in English
Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies
Ability to remain calm under stress
Benefits
Family atmosphere.
Competitive wages.
PTO starts accruing day one.
Competitive shift differential.
Strong 401k program.
Low-costhealth, dental, and vision insurance that’sAFFORDABLE!
$15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
Tuition Reimbursement
CNA Program
Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to walk, stand, and bend
Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull
Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices
Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies
Must have the ability to remain calm under stress
Administrative Functions
Complete ADL’s on assigned residents daily
Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily
Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned
Daily Care Functions
Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.
Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.
Answer call lights promptly to ensure the resident’s comfort, privacy and safety
Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote resident’s comfort and decrease pressure areas
Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Resident’s condition or mental status
Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop
Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner
Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by resident’s care plan
Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse
Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation
Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned
Quality Assurance Functions
Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,
Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.
Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.
Residents’ Rights Functions
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Treat Resident’s with kindness, dignity and respect.
Know and comply with Residents’ Rights.
Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed.
Document report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.
HIPAA
Follow and adhere to facility’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.
Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Report all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.
Infection Control
Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures
Follow hand sanitizing guidelines
Planning and Inventory Functions
Recommend to Charge Nurse the equipment, material and supply needs
Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.
Request repairs to equipment as necessary.
Safety Functions
Knows and follows facility rules.
Demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Reports equipment needs or repairs.
Follows facility smoking policies.
Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan.
Staff Development Functions
Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs and seminars.
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