The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care and non-professional services under the direction of the Wing Nurse, which includes personal care, assisting with mobility, monitoring vital signs, and recording resident data. Responsibilities also encompass maintaining unit cleanliness, adhering to compliance standards, and responding promptly to resident needs and requests.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant program or eligible to enter one, passing a state-approved competency evaluation within 120 days, along with passing the state written and clinical tests. The role requires heavy to moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent stooping/crouching, and the ability to communicate verbally and read/write legibly.
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Job description
Summary of job
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing basic nursing care and non-professional services under the direction of the Wing Nurse.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Give basic nursing care, including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, skin care, and shaving.
Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Make beds and change linens as needed; make sure bed is in a correct and comfortable position.
Deliver meals and between meal nourishments, assist with feeding as necessary and record meal consumption.
Monitor and record bowel and bladder function and assist residents as necessary.
Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
Assist residents to walk with/without assistive devices, and moving to and from beds or chairs/wheelchairs.
Take temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures as directed and record as instructed.
Report any changes in resident’s condition to the wing nurse.
Answer call lights and respond to resident’s request in an appropriate manner.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
Assist with the care of the dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the wing nurse.
Collect lab specimens as directed by the wing nurse.
Escort or transport residents from one area to another within the facility for activities, therapies, or other appointments.
Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
Maintain the cleanliness of all areas on the nursing unit and the resident’s room.
Assist with resident’s personal laundry as needed.
Notify wing nurse of any resident leaving/missing from floor.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the wing nurse immediately.
Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
Adheres to the Organization’s Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Employee has completed annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Employee abides by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager or Shift Supervisor, as needed.
Standards of excellence
Standard
Expectation: Spirit of Unity and Teamwork
Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.
Respect
Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.
Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building
Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.
Communication
Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.
Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship
Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.
Compassionate Care and Service
Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community
Educational requirements
High School Diploma or equivalency
Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant program, or be eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state-approved competency evaluation within 120 days.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills
Must pass state test (written and clinical)
Ability to deal tactfully with residents
Ability to deal tactfully with other personnel
Physical and environmental requirements
Heavy to moderate physical effort 1. Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Balance of sedentary/mobility work 1. Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending 2. Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment 3. Frequently transfers and re-positions residents
Ability to communicate verbally.
Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
Must be able to write legibly.
Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant
