Certified Nurses Aide - FT Overnight Shift

GREEN COUNTRY VILLAGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.)

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse & Assisted Living Director

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The AL/LV CNA is responsible for providing personal and non-personal care assistance to residents when there is a need and following each resident's personal plan of care; assists residents so that current living conditions can be maintained for as long as is safe and appropriate; promotes independence with daily activities while giving assistance to each resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Takes vital signs as requested.

• Assists with showers/baths, dressing, and other personal care of resident as indicated on plan of care.

• Assists residents with escorts to the dining room, hair salon, activities, etc.

• Makes daily rounds to residents as required.

• Keeps Charge Nurse and Assisted Living Director informed of the status of each resident.

• Responds promptly to "Call for Aid" requests.

• Assists with meal service including table set-up, serving, tableside assistance, room trays, beverage service, dining room cleaning, etc.

• Performs light housekeeping tasks such as bed-making/changes, trash removal, personal laundry, etc. for each resident.

• Properly transports and delivers soiled laundry (linens) to designated collection points.

• Gives and receives accurate shift reports.

• Records accurate and timely resident progress notes, condition change notes, and other documentation as required and/or assigned.

• Completes all assigned tasks and items listed on shift checklist.

• Adheres at all times to our community's Hospitality Promises as follows:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We make you feel important.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintains safe, sanitary, and orderly conditions in all work areas.

• Maintains all tools, equipment, and supplies in the proper condition.

• Uses all safety equipment and follows safety procedures according to GCV policies.

• Maintains an acceptable standard of personal hygiene and complies with GCV's dress code.

• Maintains standards of confidentiality and resident dignity at all times.

• Assures that residents are treated with kindness and respect at all times.

• Maintains a high level of customer service for our residents and their guests at all times.

• Responsible for safety of residents in case of any type of emergency.

• Attends staff meetings, in-service training, and education sessions as required.

• Performs other work duties and responsibilities as assigned by Team Leader and/or

Assisted Living Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Oklahoma certification as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

• High School graduate, GED, or currently enrolled in high school.

• Ability to effectively communicate & follow instructions in English both orally and in writing.

• Ability to perform simple mathematics.

• Ability to understand measurements and conversions.

• Ability to document notes clearly.

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years care-giving experience preferred.

• Ability to plan and organize work, and to interpret instructions, specifications, and standards.

• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, coworkers, and management; requires courtesy, tact, and graciousness.

• Ability to follow and maintain basic infection control procedures.

• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.

• Experience in working with the elderly and/or health care settings preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand/walk for 100% of the work day.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors (as required).

• Ability to walk long distances at a rapid pace.

• Ability to assist in the bathing and dressing of residents with disabilities.

• Ability to independently push a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 pounds.

• Ability to stand, turn, stoop, reach, bend, stretch, and balance for up to 95% of work day in order to assist residents.

• Ability to move equipment and perform other tasks using proper body mechanics.

• Ability to see, hear, and speak or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure position requirements can be fully met.

• Ability to independently lift, balance, and carry up to 30 pounds.

• May be exposed to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow).

• May be exposed to a variety of chemicals, dust, and offensive odors daily.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood/body fluids that may contain bloodborne pathogens.

• Must be able to maintain mental & visual attention to diversified operations.

• Must be able to function efficiently despite distractions and interruptions.