CNA

SUMMARY:

Provides direct care to residents, treating each with dignity and respect while promoting independence, yet meeting their individual needs in a caring atmosphere. Shift will be from 5 am-1:30 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Represent Independence Care Center in a positive and professional manner.
2. Know and practice Resident’s rights and exhibit attitudes and behaviors that indicate respect for them.
3. Demonstrate a caring attitude in all interactions with residents.
4. Abide by Independence Care Center Personnel Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
5. Know and practice emergency policies and procedures.
6. Administer nursing care to residents according to the policies and procedures of Independence Care Center. 
7. Utilize all safety equipment and precautions as per policies and procedures when transferring or ambulating residents. 
8. Must use gait belt when transferring or ambulating residents. Must use assist x2 with hoyer lift.
9. Perform all care using the principles of standard precautions and good hand washing.
10. Interact with all residents based upon their individual needs.
11. Maintain a therapeutic environment for all residents; promote and encourage independence. 
12. Report to charge nurse any changes in resident’s condition. 
13. 12 hours of education completed per year.
14. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school education or G.E.D. preferred. 
2. Must be CNA certified when hired or take CNA course by the time employed 4 months.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
5. Must be able to deal with residents and families in a pleasant and supportive manner and must be able to work effectively with fellow employees. 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to stand, bend, reach, kneel, carry, squat, crawl, lift 75-100 lbs., and move intermittently during working hours using good body mechanics. 
2. To assist residents in a time of emergency must be able to move quickly from one part of the building to another. 
3. Must have good physical health with no communicable diseases present.
4. Must be able to demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
5. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 
6. In the event of a resident fall or highly agitated resident, call STAT for help or call the 200 unit desk for assistance.