The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsCurrent certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.Must be at least 18 years of age.Long term care experience preferred.Current CPR certification required.Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.Physical DemandsRequired to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Read LessThe primary responsibility of the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is to provide care for the residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications:
QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.One year experience in long-term care setting desired.Physical demands:
Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Read LessThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsCurrent certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.Must be at least 18 years of age.Long term care experience preferred.Current CPR certification required.Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.Physical DemandsRequired to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Read LessThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Is Responsible For Providing Resident Care And Support In All Activities Of Daily Living And Ensures The Health, Welfare And Safety Of All Residents.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Provide Assistance With Serving Meals And Feeding; Providing Fresh Water And Nourishment Between Meals.Provide Assistance In Personal Hygiene By Giving Bedpans, Urinals, Baths, Backrubs, Shampoos, And Shaves; Assisting With Travel To The Bathroom; Helping With Showers And Baths.Provide Assistance In Ambulating, Turning, And Positioning Residents.Maintain Resident Stability By Checking Vital Signs And Weight; Recording Intake And Output Information.Provide For Resident Comfort By Utilizing Resources And Materials; Answering Call Lights And Requests; Reporting Observations Of The Residents To The Nursing Supervisor.Document Actions By Completing Forms, Reports, Logs, And Records.Protect Privacy And Dignity By Keeping Patient Information Confidential; Comply With Hipaa Guidelines And Related Laws.Adhere To Professional Standards, Company Policies And Procedures, And All Federal, State, And Local Requirements, Including Jcaho Standards, When Applicable.Update Job Knowledge By Participating In Educational Opportunities; Reading Professional Publications; Participating In Professional Organizations; And Maintaining Licensure.Performs Other Duties As Assigned.Qualifications:
Current Certification As A Certified Nursing Assistant In Accordance With The Laws Of The State Of Practice.Must Be At Least 18 Years Of Age.Long Term Care Experience Preferred.Current Cpr Certification Required.Ability To Read, Write, Speak And Understand The English Language.Physical Demands:
Required To Sit, Stand, Bend And Walk Regularly; Lift And/or Move Up To 100 Pounds.Visual And Auditory Ability Sufficient For Written And Verbal Communication.The Noise Level In The Work Environment Is Usually Moderate. Read Less