CNA Training Class

Hourly Wage starting at $17 during training

Summary of Duties



* Become familiar with the facility's administrative structure.


* Identify residents before administering care, serving meals, etc., using their wristband or photo ID.


* Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.


* Use only authorized facility abbreviations when recording information.


* Report all observed accidents, incidents, and changes in a resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse promptly.


* Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information and report any suspected violations or unauthorized attempts to access facility systems.


* Perform only the nursing care procedures for which you have been trained.


* Greet and escort new residents to their rooms, introducing them to roommates and staff as appropriate.


* Prepare residents' rooms for arrival, including making the bed, putting up name tags, and ensuring an admission kit is available.


* Assist with residents' personal possessions, including inventory, marking items, storing clothing, and packing/unpacking during transfers or discharge.


* Transport residents to new rooms or receiving areas and assist with loading/unloading them from vehicles.


* Participate in and receive nursing reports as instructed.


* Follow established policies regarding exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.


* Perform bed-making duties and provide extra covers as requested.


* Measure and record residents' temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs), weight, and height as instructed.


* Regularly check on residents who are unable to call for help and answer all resident calls promptly.


* Assist residents with their meals, including identifying food items for those with sight problems.


* Record residents' food and fluid intake and report any changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.


* Keep residents' water pitchers clean, filled with fresh water, and within easy reach.


* Perform after-meal care, such as removing trays and cleaning residents' hands and faces.


* Adhere to work assignments and schedules.


* Cooperate with other departments and facility personnel to ensure quality nursing services.


* Report all allegations of resident abuse, misappropriation of property, and any requests by residents to refuse treatment.

Key Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications



* Education: Minimum of an 8th-grade education.


* Skills:
+ Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Can also write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
+ Mathematical: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to p...