Certified Nursing Attendant (CNA)

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A Day in the Life : The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Performs duties for the physical care of residents such as bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.
• Trains and assists patients with daily living tasks; help patients dress, eat, bathe, brush teeth, and comb hair
• Escorts patients to and from therapies, dining area, other areas of the hospital for treatment and tests, medical facilities outside the hospital and / or on field trips
• Checks and records patients' vital signs
• Supervises daily routine of patients
• Assists in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment by performing a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning equipment, changing bed linens, etc.
• Sorts and tags institutional linens and personal linens
• Establishes rapport with residents to aid in the treatment program and rehabilitation
• Observes, records and reports the condition and behavior of patients
• Participates in patient care plans involving care and treatment of the geriatric patient
• Participates as a member of the health team observing resident behavior and participates in patient care plans

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time

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