About this role
Role Overview
- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
- Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
- Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
- Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
- Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care.
- Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
- Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
- Valid CPR certificate preferred.
- Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.