CNA - Full Time Night Shift - Hico Nursing & Rehab

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.

Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.

Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.

Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.

Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).

Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following :

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.- Facility is willing to train.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.