Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus role at Bell Minor Home
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Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for residents.

• Provide personal care (grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) for residents daily and as needed.
• Change bed linens and maintain grooming supplies in resident rooms on a regular basis.
• Ambulate and transfer residents using appropriate assistive devices and proper body mechanics.
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
• Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.
• Observe residents closely and report changes in condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Respect residents' ability to make choices and support these within caregiving constraints.
• Participate in data collection for the MDS and care plan; provide input to nurses for plan of care development.
• Ensure adequate hydration for residents at regular intervals according to individual needs.
• Prepare residents for meals and transport to dining room; assist residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Keep accurate records of food intake and output as directed.
• Assist nursing staff with basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent infection.
• Monitor environment including ventilation, temperature, lighting, and noise for resident comfort.
• Take vital signs and other measurements as directed.
• Promptly answer call lights and respond to resident needs.
• Use proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.
• Assist in orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and how to use them.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse, and protect personal property.
• Adhere to attendance standards and maintain housekeeping standards in assigned duty areas.
• Other duties as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state.
• CPR Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Fast-paced environment with interruptions; ability to make quick decisions.
• Involves interactions with residents, staff, visitors, and agencies under various conditions.
• May work beyond normal hours, on weekends, or in temporarily different positions when necessary.
• May be subject to call-back during emergencies (e.g., severe weather, evacuation).
• Exposure to infectious waste or diseases and to hazardous chemicals.

• Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
• Function independently with flexibility, integrity, and ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
• Meet general health requirements, including possible medical and physical examination.
• Physical demands include lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, and sustained standing/walking; may require lifting up to 75 lbs and assisting with transfers.

Exposure to blood or body fluids may occur in the course of duties; standard precautions apply.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL:
It is the policy of this facility that employment is at will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause by either party, except as required by law.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT:
This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW:
This job description may be modified by management at any time; duties may be added or changed as needed.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care