Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for caring for residents physically and emotionally, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.

Requirements

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Assists residents at mealtimes
• Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
• Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
• Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies
• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties