C N A Positions *GREAT WAGES & SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS* New Wage Scale*

C N A positions

• We offer competitive wages

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Functions and Responsibilities and Expectations:

The employee in this position must be able to provide all activities of daily living for residents who require total care.

Demonstrates the ability to apply population-specific knowledge (subacute, dementia, TBI, mental illness, and other comorbidities) to the daily care of the residents.

May be asked to participate in care plan and family meetings

Must be able to cope with any mental and emotional stress of the position

Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the unit

Demonstrates the ability to document care provided and information collected during care of residents (weights, vital signs, food and fluid intake, elimination, response to programs such as restorative care and activities.) Is responsible to monitor and audit documentation for completeness and accuracy.

The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide along with reading, writing and speaking English are necessary skills. Other languages are helpful. Monitors that data I&O, food sheets are complete and accurate.

Assists in ensuring that tasks that are not related to direct care are assigned and completed such as:

Washing wheel chairs

Cleaning soiled utility areas

Cleaning nurses station/unit

Cleaning kitchen area on the nursing unit.

Demonstrates the knowledge of and applies this knowledge to promote respect for the rights and dignity of residents, staff and community as well as facility. Promotes confidentiality. Demonstrating respect and honesty when dealing with resident and facility property.

Is an active member of the facilities quality improvement team.

Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of infection control, fire and disaster policies as needed including the

appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Maintains a liaison with residents, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s needs.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Participates in continuing education and meets the requirements for annual in-service participation.