CNA - SNF

Job Summary : Under direct supervision of a licensed Nurse or other professional medical staff in a health care setting, performs a variety of clerical and health-related duties associated with patient care; performs related work. Job Responsibilities : -Assists with physical care of selected patients. Performs assigned procedures such as changing of simple dressings, taking vital signs, giving enemas, etc. Records personal care given. -Prepares patient for examination by performing assigned procedures such as temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight and measurements, and assists in the examination process and records findings on patient chart. -Observes patients' and / or families' condition, mental state and social behavior. Reports observations. -Participates in nursing and interdisciplinary health team conferences to assess patients' and families' needs and to plan nursing care programs. -Assists in recreational, remotivational and resocialization activities of nursing care programs. -Sets up and arranges examining room. -Assists clinic in admission procedures and in regulation of visitors. Cares for patients' clothing and property. -Prepares patients for meals and helps feed them as necessary. -Changes linen and makes beds. Keeps wards, utility and treatment rooms in a neat and orderly condition. -Provides postmortem care.

Required Skills & Experience : -One (1) year of Nursing Home experience. Preferred Skills & Experience : -N / A