MN- CNA - LTC

POSITION SUMMARY After receiving training from anapproved program and listing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, worksunder the supervision of the Charge Nurse and performs many tasks related toresident care. Assists with residents' personal care, helping residentsmaintain their dignity and the highest possible quality of life.

MAJOR JOBRESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides bathing, grooming, dressing and oral care for eachresident according to the care plan. 2. Monitors skin condition onresidents/patients and reports unusual finding to the Charge Nurse. 3.

Assistsresident with eating when assistance is needed i.e. tray set up, feeding, andencouragement. 4. Helps manage residents'/patients' toileting needs by adheringto established routines. Empties Foley drainage bags and monitorspatients'/residents' intake and output if ordered. 5.

Assists residents withtheir mobility i.e. walking, ROM, transferring according to the nursing rehabplan. 6. Functions as part of the care team to provide all other cares i.e.watches patients/residents for safety, serves snacks, escortspatients/residents to activities, X[1]ray, or Lab. May accompany residents onoutings. 7.

Obtains resident vital signs, heights, and weights as directed. Reportsunusual findings to the Charge Nurse. 8. Maintains Room Order during eachshift:

Makes beds, keeps rooms organized, removes trash and soiled linens atleast once per shift. 9. Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout thefacility by following current Infection Control protocols. 10. Maintainscurrent knowledge of residents' Summary Plan of Care/Care Card.

Promptlynotifies Charge Nurse or IDT when changes need to be made. 11. Completes allrequired documentation in Meditech each shift. 12. Stays current withinformation needed to perform duties by: a.

Attending monthly departmentmeetings and educational in-service meetings. b. Acknowledging assignedpolicies in PolicyStat in a timely manner. c. Completing assigned ReliasModules in stated timeframe. 13.

Performs other duties as assignedMINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS Education: Minnesota Nursing Assistant Training Course and

Competency Examination Licensure/Certification/Registration: NAR registrationwith the State of Minnesota; Current BLS Shift:

Mix of shifts;0200-1030; 0630-1500; 1030-1900; 1430-2300; 1730-0200 Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialties: CNA LTC General Certifications : BLS/BCLS Please CLICK HERE to view details.