Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA - Bond Health

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) needed

• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Physically able to perform the required duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care or long-term care setting.

• Provides or assists with bed bath, tub bath, whirlpool and showers. (Supervises safety of same.)
• Provides personal grooming: i.e. hair, nails, shaving, personal clothing, mouth care, perineal care.
• Prepares laundry for pick-up and return.
• Checks resident's body for skin care: i.e. rash, any discoloration or edema.
• Feeding and Assisting with Feeding (when necessary)
• Provides calm, pleasant environment.
• Engages in cluster feeding while seated.
• Monitors daily intake and keeps nurses informed.
• Records food intake on Nutrition Work Sheet.
• Making Beds
• Uses recommended amount of linen and diapers.
• Disposes of linen in proper manner.
• Properly utilizes clean and dirty linen carts.
• Secures call bells to bed.
• Beds are made in proper manner.
• Knowledgeable in procedure for linen precaution.

• Assists in ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and good body alignment where indicated.
• Uses adaptive devices properly.
• Cooperates with all rehab disciplines.
• Keeps accountability sheets up to date with signatures as required.

• Has knowledge of proper procedure.
• Records results.
• Informs nurse of results.

• Receives daily report from nurse.
• Consults assignment for special duties and sets proper priorities for following through on assignment.
• Is familiar with and takes proper action in meeting physical needs of resident.
• Routinely checks and keeps in order all residents' belongings: i.e. clothing, glasses, hearing aid, prosthesis aid, adaptive devices, etc.
• Ensures that residents on turning schedule is positioned every two hours or as ordered, and documented.
• Ensures that residents on toileting schedule are assisted as needed, and documented.
• Resident is kept clean and dry.
• Gives assistance to co-workers when needed.
• Uses good handwashing techniques.

• Works well with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintains appropriate relationship with residents, families and peers.
• Gives assistance to other departments: i.e. recreation, when necessary.
• Communicates well with other staff members.

License:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Required)
• CPR (Preferred)