07/02/2022
CNA Responsibilities:
⦁ Providing great resident care in an Assisted Living community.
⦁ Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
⦁ Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
⦁ Complete laundry, make beds, light cleaning and other household duties
⦁ Setup and assist residents with groups activities.
⦁ Assist with serving meals and snacks.
⦁ Ensuring residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
⦁ Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
⦁ Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and f***l output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
⦁ Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
⦁ Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
⦁ Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
⦁ Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
⦁ Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.
CNA Requirements:
⦁ State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
⦁ Current CPR (American Heart Association).
⦁ Basic 1st Aid Certificate
⦁ Food Handlers Permit
⦁ Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
⦁ Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. (or enrolled in CNA training)
⦁ High School graduate or equivalent.
⦁ Current identification.
⦁ Comfortable using a computer.
⦁ Excellent personal hygiene.
