Certified Nurse Aide

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine daily nursing care to residents in a compassionate, professional manner, in accordance with established care plans, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, and positioning.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and weights as directed.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, and use of mobility devices.
• Provide care for bedfast, incontinent, and dying residents, including post-mortem care.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition, skin integrity, and behavior.
• Follow care plans and report concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist with restorative and rehabilitative activities.
• Provide catheter care, range of motion exercises, and reposition residents as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation on flow sheets and reports.
• Prepare resident rooms, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Transport residents safely within the facility or to appointments.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Use proper body mechanics and PPE.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and equipment issues promptly.
• Assist residents with meals, feeding, hydration, and documentation of intake.
• Serve snacks and provide post-meal care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and rights.
• Treat all residents with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Attend required training, in-services, and maintain certification.