Job description

Job Description
Job Title: CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT (C.N.A.)
(SNF COMMUNITIES ONLY)
Department: SNF
Date Prepared: 1/15
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Position Summary: Essential Functions:
Perform basic nursing care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Assist residents with personal, nutritional and restorative care.
 Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing,
positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
 Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and
collects specimens as instructed.
 Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests,
procedures and specimens when indicated.
 Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by
escorting to and from dining room
 Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative
programs and rehabilitation
 Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual
needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites
and physical abilities to eat and drink
 Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and
their families
 Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA
regulations and Company policy
 Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in all resident care
to prevent spread of disease and infections
 Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control
guidelines
 Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy and procedure
 Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety
guidelines
 Responds to resident emergencies and answers signal lights
promptly
 Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and
orderly
 Maintains safe and sanitary work stations and equipment
 Works assigned schedule
 Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
2
 Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
 Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses
Company assigned equipment properly as intended
 The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
 The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of
the residents
 Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability
to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:
 Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership
 Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
 Attends required community meetings and participates Life
Enrichment activities when able
 Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
 Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis
 Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
using the Safe Return program or equivalent
 Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
 All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
 Must have a high school education or GED
 Current state C.N.A. Certification. Registration with state registry
is required
 1 – 3 years’ experience in a senior care community or nursing
home environment preferred
 Knowledge / experience in bedside nursing preferred
 Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Disease can affect behavior
 Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
 Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

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