Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with resident Care Plan which includes communicating, assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, as appropriate. Observes and reports changes in resident conditions to Supervisor. Performs tasks assigned by Supervisor including vital signs, residents' weights, applying non-prescription creams/ointments, and collecting specimens. Escorts residents to dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies meal consumption. Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule and verifies consumption. Maintains clean, neat and organized work environment. Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports missing items to Supervisor per protocol. Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home upon admission. Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, church services, and participates in activities and functions as directed. Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting care provided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and/or actual behavioral outbursts.