Nurse Assistant

Job Title:  Certified Nursing Assistant

Department:  Nursing Services

General Summary

• To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility

Qualifications  

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama


• Must be 18 years of age


• Completion of High School education or GED


• Must speak and understand English


• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly


• Ability to Read and Write in English


• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies


• Ability to remain calm under stress

Benefits

• Family atmosphere.


• Competitive wages.


• PTO starts accruing day one.


• Competitive shift differential.


• Strong 401k program.


• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that’s AFFORDABLE!


• $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.


• Additional insurance policies available through company partners.


• Tuition Reimbursement


• CNA Program

Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices) 

• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend

• Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull


• Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices


• Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies


• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress

  Administrative Functions  

• Complete ADL’s on assigned residents daily


• Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily


• Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned 

Daily Care Functions  

• Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.


• Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.


• Answer call lights promptly to ensure the resident’s comfort, privacy and safety


• Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote resident’s comfort and decrease pressure areas


• Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Resident’s condition or mental status


• Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop


• Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner


• Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by resident’s care plan


• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse


• Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation


• Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned  

Quality Assurance Functions  

• Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.


• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.


• Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,


• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.


• Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.

Residents’ Rights Functions  

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
  
  
  
  • Treat Resident’s with kindness, dignity and respect.
  
  
  • Know and comply with Residents’ Rights.
  
  


• Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.


• Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed.
  
  
  
  • Document report all Resident complaints and grievances according to facility policy.
  
  

  HIPAA

• Follow and adhere to facility’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.


• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.


• Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.


• Report all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.

Infection Control

• Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures


• Follow hand sanitizing guidelines

  Planning and Inventory Functions  

• Recommend to Charge Nurse the equipment, material and supply needs


• Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that supplies are available.


• Request repairs to equipment as necessary.

  Safety Functions  

• Knows and follows facility rules.


• Demonstrates proper use of equipment.


• Reports equipment needs or repairs.


• Follows facility smoking policies.


• Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of resident, staff or visitor in accordance with facility policy and procedure.


• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.


• Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan.

Staff Development Functions  

• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs and seminars.