Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Americus Nursing Center

Description

TITLE : Certified Nursing Assistant

REPORTS TO : Nursing Management Team

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The primary purpose of the position is to provide physical and emotional care to our residents at all times in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. The CNA will provide daily direct care to residents. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and grooming; food consumption; transferring and ambulating.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides for the residents' health needs, including determining measurements accurately as assigned (vital signs, intake, output).
• Adheres to Magnolia Manor's established Infection Control Procedures.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained; recording accurate, legible information about resident care and condition per facility practices; and responding to any call light or emergency alarm.
• Communicates notable changes to nurse management.
• Attend and participate in classes to maintain current certification as a C.N.A. (12 hours per year).
• Attend all meetings and in-services designated as mandatory.
• Attend and participate in annual and OSHA and CDC training programs, as well as annual disaster training.
• Assist with orientation of new employees as instructed by your supervisor.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

This position is considered highly physical, with frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting approximately 50 pounds. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform the duties of a job.