Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

PURPOSE: 

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with the facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse. 

EDUCATION /KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must be a graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program, or be eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state approved competency test (written & skills) within 120 days from the date of employment. 

• Prior experience as a care provider is preferred. 

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. 

• Must possess the ability to deal effectively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public under all conditions. 

• Must be willing to follow directions. 

• Must be dependable in attendance and available by telephone and/or meggsage phone number on reasonable notice. 

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: 

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to: 

1) provide care to residents following facility policies and procedures 2) report residents' needs and concerns to a licensed nurse 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow written and oral directions 

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing 

• service policies and procedures. 

• Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures, 

• Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge 

• nurse or a licensed nurse. 

• Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately. 

• Conduct resident rounds as assigned. 

• Initiate corrective action as necessary and/or seek assistance of a licensed nurse. 

• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action. 

• Attend all in-service classes as assigned and complete assignments. 

• Assume personal responsibility for following facility procedures related to control of 

• equipment and supplies within the unit.