CNA (Certified Nurse Aide)

Company: MHR-CHRISTIAN CARE ALLEN
Location: Allen
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Job Summary:The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) will provide routine Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents and will be responsible for performing person centered care according to the care plan (profile) and carrying out the assigned duties by charge nurse.Job Qualifications:Education: High School, Completion of C.N.A. course (Certified Nurse Aide)Licensure: Current C.N.A certification (Certified Nurse Aide)Experience: No previous experience required - Two years' experience is preferredSkills: Excellent communication skills and basic computer skillsTransportation: Ability to ensure timely arrival and stable transportation. -Exemption Status: Non-ExemptEnvironmental and Working Conditions:The CNA works primarily in a healthcare/community environment and must be able to move throughout the buildings and grounds as needed throughout the day. It is possible that the work may include exposure to residents' infectious conditions involving Risk Classification Categories 1, 2, and 3**. Environmental conditions will fluctuate. - To be qualified for the position, applicants and teammates will have the ability to work in the environment conducive to caring for residents, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to self or others.** Universal Precautions Risk Classification Categories **

• Tasks may involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Tasks do not involve contact with blood or body fluids but could result in performing a Category 1 task.
• Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.Physical and Mental Effort:The CNA works primarily in a healthcare/community environment and must be able to move throughout the buildings and grounds as needed throughout the day. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. - Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet resident/family needs and deadlines.Essential Functions:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, families, professional providers, and teammates.
• Perform and accurately document ADLs in electronic record.
• Document and verbally report resident conditions/changes in conditions in EHRs according to facility procedures.
• Document and report all incidents and/or complaints according to facility procedures.
• Promote resident independence, interacting with residents in a manner promoting mental and physical well-being.
• Perform daily care per the resident's care plan/profile, observed needs, according to facility standards of care and within state regulation and facility policies.
• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Maintain the resident's environment in a safe and tidy manner, including adherence to infection control practices.
• Recognize and respond and make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to resident care needs.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain compliance with Relias Learning courses.
• Perform other assignments as requested.
• Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in residents' activity preferences and needs.
• Promoting CARING is our CallingEquipment, Materials, Machines and/or Tools UsedThe following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc. used by a C.N.A: -1. Computer, tablets2. Telephone3. Mechanical Lift/Transfer Aid Equipment4. Copier/Fax machine5. Vital Sign equipment6. Emergency Equipment
  
  

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