The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care to residents of the skilled nursing facility in accordance with standards of practice and regulatory requirements of the Department of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Nursing Assistant ensures quality nursing and wellness care to the residents in Skilled Nursing.
• Assists in preparation of nursing unit, resident rooms, and beds
• Assists in and may accompany resident in the admission, transfer and discharge procedure
• The Certified Nursing Assistant assists residents in the activities of daily living, including oral hygiene, nail care, transfers, and mobility.
• Provides wheelchair transportation and assists in ambulation residents as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for maintaining order and safety in resident living areas.
• Assures maximum functioning of resident through range of motion activities, toileting schedule, and the feeding and turning schedule
• The Certified Nursing Assistant observes residents for any physical and behavioral changes and reports them to the charge nurse, and is a mandatory reporter for all suspected abuse situations.
• Participates in all staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary
• Records all pertinent information pertaining to the daily care of residents, including weights, activities of daily living, intake and output, and reports this information to charge nurse
• The Certified Nursing Assistant observes and reports any needed repairs or service for building or equipment to charge nurse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, speak well and be understood clearly in the English language
• Bilingual ability preferred

Education and Qualifications

• Current California CNA certification
• At least six months experience as a CNA in acute or long term care setting of written reference from CNA program instructor
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• High school diploma or equivalent