CNA @ Ovation Sienna Hills!

Certified Nursing Assistant

Status: Full-Time & Part-Time
Schedule:  Varies
Wage: Starting at $17.00/hour depending on experience 
Location: Ovation Sienna Hills - 1525 East Ovation Place, Washington, Utah 84780 

An Ovation team member will emulate the Ovation brand with a focus on service, exceeding expectations and creating exceptional, memorable moments for all residents.  

                                                          Our Mission: To enhance the life of every person we serve  

Supports and maintains The Avamere Family of Companies Core Values: 

Integrity above all else 
Passion for the quality of people’s lives Quality that is obvious 
Innovation, not emulation A culture of trust and respect 
Reaching to Learn, Grow and Embrace Change Teamwork, camaraderie, and fun 

Job Specific Responsibilities 

• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) directly reports to the shift Team Leader.   
• Delivers medical/non-medical care to patients as directed by the team leader and the Plan of Care.  
• Always maintains patient comfort and safety to include proper positioning and turning of hospice residents (every 2 hours or more frequently as indicated)  
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.  
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., prior to end of shift. 
• Report all changes in a resident’s condition to the Team Leader as soon as possible. 
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores). 
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears. 
• Report and document all accidents and incidents to Team Leader. Ensure incident reports are signed by employee submitting report and team leader prior to end of shift.  
• Abide by HIPPA regulations  
• Assist with transferring residents 
• Participate in and receive the handoff report upon reporting for duty. 
• Assist residents with ADLs including but not limited to: 
• Daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.). 
• Bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed 
• Dressing/undressing as necessary 
• Hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.). 
• Nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails). Note: Does not include diabetic residents 
• Shave male residents. 
• Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, urinal, portable commode, etc.). 
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aids, etc.) as instructed. 
• Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.). 
• Perform after meal care (i.e., clean resident’s hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.). 
• Provide feeding assistance as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, consuming, assist in dining room supervision, etc.). 
• Keep residents dry (i.e.: change and launder clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled). 
• Make beds and change bed linens when wet or soiled. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident. 
• Weigh resident and obtain vitals per Plan of Care. 
• Answer/Clear resident calls within 5 minutes.  
• Check on all residents throughout shift as indicated by Plan of Care (every 2-4 hours)  
• Assist with the care of the dying resident. Provide post-mortem care as instructed 
• Ensure residents have access to fluids in clean containers filled with fresh water or juice (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident. 
• Serve between meal and bedtime snacks as indicated 
• For insulin dependent diabetics, report concerns about food items to Team Leader. 
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures 
• Report all complaints and grievances made by residents to Team Leader 
• Participate in all mandatory training and compliance programs.  
• Maintain current certifications (CNA and CPR) 
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, safety concerns etc., to the team leader immediately. 
• Follow universal precautions, donning and disposal of proper PPE 
• Immediately notify the team leader of any resident leaving/missing from the Community. 
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. 
• Must assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations 

Salary : $17 - $0