Certified Nursing Assistant in Vaiden, Mississippi at Vaiden Community Living Center

Job Description Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Department: Nursing Reports to: LPN Charge Nurse/ RN Supervisor/ Director of Nursing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Prepared Date: 11-01-17 Revised Date: 02-11-26 SUMMARY Provides direct non-professional patient/resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for patients/residents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following: • Visible commitment to the CES mission, vision, and values; emphasizing and modelling the need for collaboration and teamwork. • Conduct regular direct care rounds on assigned unit to monitor activity and ensure residents needs are met including assisting with activities of daily living • Maintain positive relationships with the residents/patients • Notify Charge Nurse and/or RN Supervisor of any resident/patient change in condition • Obtain vital signs, weights and heights as instructed by charge nurse • Complete all assigned duties • Complete all assigned documentation • Maintain TCU Go Home Folders in patient rooms with pertinent educational information • Coordinate and prepare for new admissions, transfers, discharge of residents in the Transitional Care Unit • Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding resident rights • Maintain safe and clean work area • Provide light housekeeping in resident rooms and general areas. Notify housekeeping staff of further cleaning needs • Properly stores equipment and supplies • Ensure infection prevention and control practices