TRAIN TO BE A CNA - Paid Tuition!

Hourly wage: $17 - $25

Job Responsibilities


* Orientation and Identification
+ Understand the facility's administrative structure as introduced during pre-training orientation.
+ Use wristbands or photo card files to correctly identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.


* Reporting and Documentation
+ Report all accidents and incidents during the shift in which they occur.
+ Use only facility-approved abbreviations when documenting.
+ Notify the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse promptly of any changes in a resident's condition.
+ Record all information on flow sheets, notes, and charts in a clear, descriptive manner.
+ Maintain confidentiality of resident information, especially protected health information (PHI).
+ Immediately report any suspected or known privacy violations to the Administrator.
+ Report any unauthorized access or attempted access to the facility's information system.


* Care Duties
+ Perform only those nursing care procedures for which you've received training.
+ Prepare resident rooms for new admissions (e.g., make bed, put up name tags, have admission kit ready).
+ Greet new residents, escort them to their rooms, and introduce them to roommates, other residents, and staff.
+ Inventory and label residents' personal belongings as instructed.

Store their clothing appropriately.
+ Help residents pack when being transferred or discharged and assist with transportation to new locations or vehicles.
+ Participate in nursing shift reports and follow exposure control policies related to blood and body fluids.


* Daily Resident Care
+ Make beds and provide extra blankets as needed.
+ Take and record residents' temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) as instructed.
+ Weigh and measure residents as needed.
+ Frequently check residents who are unable to call for help.
+ Respond to resident calls promptly and ensure their personal care needs are being met.


* Meal Assistance
+ Help residents identify food on their trays, especially those with visual impairments.
+ Record food and fluid intake.
+ Report any changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
+ Keep water pitchers clean, filled, and within residents' reach.
+ Provide after-meal care, including tray removal and cleaning the resident's hands, face, or clothing.


* Teamwork and Communication
+ Follow all assigned tasks and schedules as directed by supervisors.
+ Collaborate with other departments to ensure resident needs are met.
+ Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.


* Resident Rights
+ Keep all resident care and hea...