Certified Nursing AssistantPosted: November 21, 2009
As a Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA, you will:
Handle and serve residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a licensed nurse
Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standards
Assist licensed nurses in admitting, admitting assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents’ personal belongings
Perform ADLSs
Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring OT, PT and ST
Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation
Apply simple clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, by state regulation
Provide direct care to the more acutely ill residents
Obtain clean linens and supplies, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned.
Clean resident equipment & maintain clean resident conditions and report on resident status or family concerns to a licensed nurse
Receive and escort visitors; collect charts, records and reports
Help to orient and mentor new nursing assistants
Put resident service first: Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights
Perform other duties as requested
Job Requirements
Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA Requirements:
Minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma preferred
Ability to read, write and understand the English language is mandatory
A minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center to maintain certification
Successful completion of a state-approved CNA program
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