CNA

PENICK VILLAGE Job Description CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant Reports to: Director of Nursing & Healthcare Administrator Department: Nursing/RAL/GC Status: Full Time/Part Time/PRN- Hourly Primary Responsibility: The CNA must be a compassionate and professional individual willing to carry out Penick Villages vision and goals of delivering the highest level of care to those we serve.

As a CNA, you must have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with residents, families, physicians, community resources and visitors.

The primary role of the CNA is to protect, sustain, and nurture our residents by providing assistance with activities of daily living, and meeting other needs as required.

The core goal will be to provide excellent assistance, which promotes a high quality of life.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Recognize and respond to the needs of residentsProvide and maintain a clean and safe home for residents.Assisting with personal care functions, including:Dental and mouth careBathingDressing and groomingHair careNail careShavingBowel and bladder careOther personal and hygiene careObserve and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubitis and provide skin care according to policy.Make occupied and unoccupied beds and change bed linens.Assist moving, positioning and transporting elders into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.Assure that call bell is accessible to elder at all times and answered promptly.Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc.

in an informative and descriptive manner.Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.Report all changes in the residents condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as possible.Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.Inform supervisor of any changes in the residents condition so that appropriate information can be entered into the residents care plan.Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed.Communicate with co-workers at all levels to meet the needs of residents.Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.

as necessary.Report any resident abuse or suspected abuse to the Healthcare Administrator or designee immediately.Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report to the Healthcare Administrator or designee, unsafe conditions in Penick Village.Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures, and documentation.Serve and clean up after meals and snacks.Launder clothing, linen and other articles.Clean and maintain the environment in partnership with housekeeping to include daily trash collection, removal of food and other items, and light housekeeping.Keep all areas of the Penick Village clean.Attend meet...