Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Description
**JOIN OUR TEAM - HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS**
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Collaborate on Patient Care:** Actively engage in nursing reports upon starting your shift and establish CNA assignments to ensure optimal resident care.
2. **Prepare for New Residents:** Make each new resident feel welcomed and comfortable by preparing their room and guiding them through their new environment, including the call bell system.
3. **Deliver Exceptional Personal Care:** Provide attentive assistance with daily dental, bathing, and grooming needs, guaranteeing each resident receives personalized care, including shaving for male residents as needed.
4. **Support Mobility and Comfort:** Help residents with ambulation and transfers while ensuring their comfort and dignity are prioritized throughout their care.
5. **Ensure Wellness:** Conduct thorough skin care routines, monitor temperatures, collect necessary specimens, and accurately weigh residents to support their health assessments.
6. **Enhance Quality of Life:** Facilitate range of motion exercises and support residents in their daily activities, promoting mobility and physical well-being.
7. **Respond with Compassion:** Be attentive to residents’ calls and requests, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively, while communicating any concerns to the nursing team.
8. **Maintain a Safe Environment:** Keep residents' surroundings clean, organized, and safe by making beds and managing personal items, contributing to a positive living space.
9. **Assist with Meals:** Serve nutritious meals and provide support during dining, adhering to dietary guidelines and promoting an enjoyable eating experience.
10. **Accompany Residents with Care:** Escort residents to appointments and outings, representing our facility with professionalism in uniform and wearing your ID badge.
11. **Monitor Care Equipment:** Keep a watchful eye on corrective/positioning appliances, reporting any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to enhance their care.
12. **Document Accurately:** Record all care provided with precision, ensuring all entries are completed and any resident grievances are reported to the nursing staff.
13. **Commit to Professional Growth:** Participate in all required training sessions and adhere strictly to facility policies, including those regarding restraints and cell phone usage.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Your compassionate care can make all the difference!
