CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Anaheim Crest Nursing Center
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

We are offering a $1,200 sign on bonus for FT employment.

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the resident's assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors.

The Certified Nurse Assistant will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Answering call lights
  
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy
  
• Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)
  
• Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)
  
• Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath
  
• Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.
  
• Helping residents, sit, stand and walk
  
• Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room
  
• Timely reporting of change in resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor
  
• Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
  
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
  
• Following Infection and Control policies
  
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
  
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  
  Education / Licensure
  
  High school diploma or GED
  
  Completion CNA training from accredited school
  
  Valid CNA certificate number
  
  Qualifications / Experience
  Some experience helpful, will provide training
  
  Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
  
  Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data
  
  Working Conditions
  
  May encounter frequent interruptions
  
  May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
  
  May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
  
  Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
  
  May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
  
  May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
  
  May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals
  
  Physical Requirements
  Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
  
  Working throughout the nursing areas
  
  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
  
  Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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