Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home performs various direct patient care activities in a nursing home environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating. Being a Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Additionally, Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home documents patient interactions as needed. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Requires certified nursing assistant (CNA). Requires applicable state license. Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Resident Care:
Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges of residents.
Escorts residents to and from appointments, activities, and social programs.
Answers residents’ calls promptly and relays information to appropriate persons as needed.
Performs activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, etc.; treats each resident as an individual in caring for his/her needs.
Performs restorative, rehabilitative, and ROM, procedures as instructed.
Reports all observed resident reactions, changes in symptoms and complaints to Charge Nurse.
Reviews daily and follows resident care plan; updates changes with charge nurse/supervisor as needed/directed.
Appropriately prioritizes multiple tasks.
Functions independently within scope of practice.
Attends care conference meetings as assigned and reports/provides information to the IDT and family/caregivers about resident’s ADLS.
Documentation: Documents care according to established guidelines and:
Is legible.
Signatures/initials present.
Form completed/used correctly.
Information is accurate.
Maintains Standards of Professional Performance:
Participates in his/her own evaluation process by providing self-evaluation and written goals.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with Hawaii state law required.
Prior employment experience in long-term care and/or acute medical surgical nursing setting preferred.
Current CPR certification required.
Hawaii state-approved CNA competency training required.