CNA

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Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

BASIC FUNCTION:  Assists department supervisor in the daily operation of the Villa’s Personal Services Unit ensuring the health and comfort of the Residents.  Adheres to all Federal, State, and local regulations and corporate and facility Policies and Procedures.

Assists staff in providing Resident care, which may include meal service, light housekeeping, toileting, personal hygiene and medication assistance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 


* Assists charge nurse/supervisor in maintaining high levels of employee morale, motivation, internal cooperation and staff contact with Residents.

Ensures that all Residents are served in a courteous, efficient and effective manner.

Ensures that Resident needs and desires are met quickly and appropriately. 


* Follows established performance standards and duties according to nursing policies and procedures.  Assists in the administration of non-nursing and routine aspects of Resident’s living.


* Identifies special Resident problems and reports them immediately to nurse/ supervisor.


* Reports all unusual problems, incidents or changes in Resident’s condition to nurse/supervisor.  Documents incidents and/or unusual situations according to established departmental procedures.


* Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations.  Initiates corrective action as appropriate and reports situation to charge person/supervisor.


* Takes vital signs and assists Residents with medications as ordered by physician and under supervision of licensed nurse.


* Documents the care and treatment provided to the Resident and the Resident’s response to care provided, including medication charting.


* Ensures care to all Residents assigned.  Assists Residents to dining room as needed, or makes meals available to Resident’s room.  Provides Residents toileting opportunities.

Assists with Resident baths, showers, or bed baths as needed.  Observes infection control procedures at all times.


* Assumes responsibility for adhering to procedures or the use and control of equipment and supplies within the unit.


* Complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations.


* Follows all procedures for admission, discharge, and transfer of Residents.


* Understands and works well within a Resident centered environment and acts as a role model for compassion and understanding towards the Resident to all staff, guests and families.


* Conforms to all Resident Rights regulations, promptly reports any observations or suspicions of Resident abuse or neglect to supervisor or other person of autho...