Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Job description

Description To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental and psychosocial environment for the residents. Accountability: Staff Nurse, R.N. Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (A.D.L.) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care, and skin care. - Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices. - Assist with resident recreation programs. - Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every two (2) hours, unless otherwise indicated, and document food and fluid intake. - Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program. - Take vital signs and record. - Take height and weight measures and record. - Assist in the dining room, as assigned. - Assist in maintaining resident’s environment. - Change linens. - Read and follow resident A.D.L. care plan. - Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures. - Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse. - Do...