Certified Nursing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE: Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary tasks and functions in compliance with Policy and Procedures

ORGANIZATION: The Certified Nurse Aide functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN or LVN and reports to the Nursing Supervisor in conformity with Agency and regulatory policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidate must have current and valid Texas Certification for Nursing Assistants.
2. Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
3. Good organization and communication skills
4. Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
5. Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job‐related duties, which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists elders in the following areas:

1. Keep call lights within reach at all time.
2. Personal care functions including:
3. Bathing (bed bath or shower)
4. Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
5. Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving)
6. Oral Hygiene (including brushing, flossing, denture care)
7. Assist with dressing and undressing
8. Assists with feeding provide water/fluids throughout your shift.
9. Measuring and recording intake and output.
10. Weigh elders standing or in wheelchair.
11. Assists in turning and positioning every 2 hours checking briefs every 2 hours and changing as needed.
12. Proper transfer techniques including Hoyer lift transfers.
13. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints).
14. Helps keep elders’ rooms clean and supplied. Knock on doors before entering.
15. Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
16. Transports elders, supplies and equipment as needed.
17. Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
18. Ambulate elders who require minimal assistance.
19. Perform skin checks and notify Nurse of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
20. Answer elders calls and takes appropriate action.
21. Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to Nurse.
22. mmediately report any changes in elders’ condition or incidents to the Charge Nurse. Report suspicion of abuse or actual abuse immediately. Stop and Watch.
23. Participates in care plans with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
24. Maintains confidentiality in relation to all elders, healthcare staff and documentation.
25. Meets annual in-service requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
26. Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training
27. Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
28. Maintains a cooperative manner towards elder/family and all members of the healthcare team.