Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ~ PM Shift

Description

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living

Nursing Care Functions

• Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol
• Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse
• Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices
• Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift
• Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs
• Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made
• Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed 
• Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status
• Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy
• Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors  

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member
• Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course
• Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire

Other Skills and Abilities required

• Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans
• Customer service oriented
• Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as lifting and moving residents
• Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully
• Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) 
• Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy