Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Walpole, MA, United States

Job Overview Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Functions:

Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:

Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy

Assists patients with ambulation and transfers

Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed

Applies adaptive equipment as ordered

Cares for personal belongings

Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds

Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested

Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area

Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing

Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan

Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan

Records patient's oral intake and output

Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents

Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients

Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor

Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area

Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned

Cleans patient equipment as assigned

Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care

Assists with patient discharge as requested

Promotes a culture of safety

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families

Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times

Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients

Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents

Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary

Basic knowledge of computers

Ability to create a resident-centered environment

Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Required Responsibilities:

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.

Core Competencies: Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Effective Communication

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Physical Demands

Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Stand x

Walk x

Sit x

Talk or hear x

Finger, handle or feet x

Push/pull x

Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x

Reach with hands and arms x

Taste or smell x

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Up to 10 lbs x

Up to 20 lbs x

Up to 50 lbs x

Up to 100 lbs x

> 100 lbs x

This job has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No Special Vision Requirements

This job has special hearing requirements. Ability to hear alarms on equipment

Ability to hear client call

Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff