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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.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications & Physical Requirements: 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
Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience with seniors preferred
Experience performing care-giving tasks preferred
Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.
Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
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