CNA - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA works alongside a Licensed/Registered Nurse to directly impact patients'/residents' quality of life by assisting with their activities of daily living (ADLs). You will also ensure that our patients/residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual patients'/residents' needs and rights.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete a state-approved nurse’s aide-training program.
• Must understand English both written and spoken.
• Must have current certification and registration with the state Department of Health.
• Must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Functional Abilities

• Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
• Assist nurse in giving treatments and examining residents.
• Assist with restorative and rehab care with proper instruction and supervision.

Equipment Used:

• Stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, scale, tray, carts, Hoyer lift, whirlpool tub, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, charts, linens, towels, standard precautions (gloves, goggles, mask, aprons), thermometers, urinals, bed pans, commodes, and personal hygiene supplies.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to Director of Nursing

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