Certified Nursing Assistant @ The Residence at Gramercy

Company: 12 Oaks Management Services Inc
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps residents with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, moving safely to activities or functions, and caring for the resident's environment, including laundry and housekeeping. He or she must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.

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• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
  
• Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with resident services needs and preferences
  
• Reviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditions
  
• Provides personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans
  
• Helps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
  
• Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures
  
• Helps with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room
  
• Helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed
  
• Helps with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourages resident participation in activities
  
• Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures
  
• Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received
  
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
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  • Must be at least 18 years old
    
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
    
  • Experience with seniors preferred
    
  • Experience performing care-giving tasks preferred
    
  • Must meet in-service training requirements
    
  • Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality
    
  • Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team
    
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time walking/standing
    
  • Must be able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance (if required)
    
  • Must have a clean criminal record, as determined by a criminal record clearance
    
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand English
    
  • Must have a general understanding of the needs of seniors
    
  • Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state
    
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
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