Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Assist residents with hygiene needs and activities of daily living (ADL's). Assist residents with restorative nursing based on care plan. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Maintain workspace, resident room, and common space cleanliness. Obtain/replenish supplies, and notify supervisor of equipment malfunction. Provide superior customer service to residents, visitors and coworkers. Encourage and support residents in maintaining or regaining independence, accommodate individual choices, and assist in maintaining personal belongings. Document vital signs, intake/output, care/restorative nursing, and other nursing actions in a timely and accurate manner. Notify nurse immediately of any physical or behavioral change in a resident (e.g. difficulty breathing, difficult to arouse, confusion, skin breakdown, cuts, bruising, bleeding, blister). Report immediately to supervisor any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or misappropriation of resident property. Comply with all confidentiality and privacy requirements and regulations.