JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides each of their assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services following the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ensures that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive and report resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed
• Provide personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care
• Document all pertinent information regarding care as assigned
• Report all changes in residents’ conditions to the Nursing Supervisor as soon as practical
• Prepare residents for meals and assist to and from the dining areas
• Record residents’ fluid/food intake
• Assist residents with toilet, dental, hair, and bath care
• Keep residents dry and clean
• Make room checks and verify resident location
• Keep resident’s rooms neat and clean
• Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary
• Prepare residents for activity and social events (church, services, parties, visitors, etc.)
• Transport residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed
• Perform vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management
• Complete prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care
• Assist in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices
• Perform all other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of a State-approved CNA program
  • CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification
  • Currently certified in the State of Wyoming (CNA)
• Experience
  • Previous CNA experience preferred but not required