Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform basic nursing care tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Assist residents with daily hygiene to include: bathing/showering, shampooing and combing hair, shaving, oral/teeth-denture cleaning, nail care, and applying lotions.
Assist resident in dressing i.e. dressed for the day, dressed to go out, dressed for bedtime.
Assist residents in toileting as necessary, empty and clean bedpans and urinals.
Assist residents at mealtime to include feeding assistance as necessary and report resident’s food intake and output as requested as well as any significant change in resident’s eating habit. Documentation of food and fluid intake on flow record.
Fill resident’s water pitchers and make sure glasses are available which are cleaned and sanitized.
Assist residents: in and out of bed or chairs as necessary, in accessing various areas of the facility, getting to meals, activities, and other functions. Use wheelchair when necessary.
Assist in the cleanliness of the resident’s room: wipe and clean over bed tables, change linens on beds; clean and organize resident’s drawers and closets, ensure residents have sufficient supplies.
Assist in the care and handling of resident’s laundry and ensue resident’s laundry is properly folded and put away in resident’s room.
Respond to resident’s call lights or buzzer promptly.
Immediately report any resident incident, noticeable change in condition to the Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse.
Assist in the straightening and in the cleanliness and neatness of the linen storage area.
Project a friendly, helpful, caring, and enthusiastic attitude to residents and their families.
Follow all resident care plans and approaches.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate prior to end of shift.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, the Charge/Registered Nurse, or Administrator related to the resident care or overall maintenance of the facility operations
Requirements:
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written format
Acute care experience preferred
Basic computer knowledge preferred
Current California CN Certificate or current enrollment in (having completed the first semester/quarter) of an accredited RN or LVN School of Nursing, or a graduate of an accredited RN or LVN School of Nursing
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
To apply:
Complete an online application
Email resumes to info@ronarastaffing.com
Contact our office to schedule an interview (661) 583-0012
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