CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

• The Nurse Aide provides resident/patient comfort and quality nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures as directed by Staff Nurse, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or Administrator and assures that the highest degree of resident/patient care is maintained at all times.

• Immediately reports observations and/or abnormalities noticed during care to the nursing supervisor, such as bruises, pressure areas, or any change in the resident/patient's condition.
• Routinely checks and provides necessary care to incontinent residents/patients.
• Practice proper transfer and movement techniques according to procedure to avoid discomfort to the resident/patient and to maintain employee safety.
• Properly apply protective devices to prevent discomfort/injury to the residents/patients.
• Assists resident/patients with ambulation to bathroom, activities, etc.
• Assist residents/patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, oral care, repositioning, shaving, nail and hair care, and toileting according to proper procedure.
• Applies topical barrier creams as directed and designated by the facility.
• Assists in serving residents/patients meals and feeding, as necessary.
• Monitors and records resident/patient's intake and output.
• Accompany residents/patients when being transported for treatment outside the facility when necessary. This may involve pushing residents in a wheelchair.
• Must perform daily charting and complete forms, reports, logs and records, as directed.
• Must attend all mandatory in-service/training programs as scheduled. (Must attend 12 annually to Maintain NA registration.)
• Maintains quality resident/patient care and work operations by following all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident/patient and staff information.
• Ensures Resident Rights/Patient Rights are protected.
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a respectful, positive, and cooperative manner.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

• High School Diploma/ GED

• 2+ years' experience of nursing assistant experience - preferred
• Knowledge of relevant nursing care
• CNA Ratios

• No specific color for Scrubs
• Facility has LPN and RN's on the floor along with a RN House supervisor on each shift

• CPR - CPR is not needed to be considered or at time of hire. Facility asks that they have it within 90 days. Facility will provide the CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid Nurse Aide Registration in Pennsylvania

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