Certified Nursing Assistant (cna)

divh2Certified Nursing Assistant/h2pThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents./ph3Essential Duties And Responsibilities/h3ulliProvide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals./liliProvide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths./liliProvide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents./liliMaintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information./liliProvide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor./liliDocument actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records./liliProtect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws./liliAdhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable./liliUpdate job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliCurrent certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice./liliMust be at least 18 years of age./liliLong term care experience preferred./liliCurrent CPR certification required./liliAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language./li/ulh3Physical Demands/h3ulliRequired to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds./liliVisual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication./liliThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./li/ul/div