Certified Nursing Assistant

The CNA is responsible for providing nursing care as directed by the Program/Health Director and for supervising the program aide assigned to assist with nursing services.

• Observation of each participant and immediately reporting noted changes in their condition to the Program/Health Director
• Monitoring and recording routine vital signs and weights
• Provision of restorative or rehabilitative nursing services including bowel and bladder routines management and follow-through of restorative programs developed by physical, occupational and/or speech therapies
• Provision of direction and assistance to program aides assisting with personal care; incontinency care and maintenance of supplies related to the same
• Provision of prophylactic skincare to avoid impaired skin integrity
• Provision of nail care
• Use of infection control/prevention techniques in the rendering of care
• Observance of participant diets/diet restrictions as prescribed by a physician
• Direct daily meal service to ensure participants receive meals accurately and timely, with assistance provided as needed
• Report inadequacies in dietary or fluid intake to the Program/Health Director;
• Assist in the provision of emergency care
• Check participant clothing, incontinence and personal care supplies and obtain same to ensure the adequacy of amounts on hand

Patient Care

• Be personally involved with all aspects of resident care to the extent necessary to assess its quality.
• Respect all resident rights, including the confidentiality of resident care information.
• Report immediately to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, or been a victim of theft of their personal property.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and love, giving the resident the quality of service you would want to receive personally. Reflect the four core values of Stockton Nursing and Rehab.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stockton Nursing and Rehab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Licenses & Certifications

• CNA License