Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Company: Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Madera
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - POSITION SUMMARY - -
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The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with
routine daily nursing care in accordance with the residents
assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards
and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your
supervisors. -
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The Certified Nurse Assistant will treat each resident with
kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each
resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name.
They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain
a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly,
empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family
members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel.
They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all
departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate
patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may
be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning
a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will
be committed to always doing the right thing. -
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - - -
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- - - - - - -Answering call lights -
- - - - - - -Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy
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- - - - - - -Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed,
bringing them water, etc.) -
- - - - - - -Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food
and spoon feeding if needed) -
- - - - - - -Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or
sponge bath -
- - - - - - -Proper lifting and transitioning residents from
wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc. -
- - - - - - -Helping residents, sit, stand and walk -
- - - - - - -Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and
activities) and returning them to their room -
- - - - - - -Timely reporting of change in residents condition to
the Nurse Supervisor -
- - - - - - -Protecting each residents file and data with
confidentially per HIPAA standards -
- - - - - - -Abiding with all facility policies and procedures
including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords -
- - - - - - -Following Infection and Control policies -
- - - - - - -Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body
fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
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- - - - - - Other duties as assigned -
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of
this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are
the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by
management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
is an essential function of the position. -
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REQUIREMENTS - - -
Education / Licensure - - -
- - - - - - High school diploma or GED -
- - - - - - Completion CNA training from accredited school -
- - - - - - Valid CNA certificate number -
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Qualifications / Experience - - - -
- - - - - - Some experience helpful, will provide training - -
- - - - - - Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the
English language -
- - - - - - Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident
data - -
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Working Conditions - - -
- - - - - - -May encounter frequent interruptions -
- - - - - - -May be involved with residents, family and government
agencies -
- - - - - - -May be requested to work beyond scheduled working
hours at times -
- - - - - - -Is subject to call-----'back during emergency
conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-----'disaster,
etc.) -
- - - - - - -May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants,
tobacco smoking or air contaminants -
- - - - - - -May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
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- - - - - - -May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals -
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Physical Requirements - - - -
- - - - - - Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
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- - - - - - Working throughout the nursing areas -
- - - - - - Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more
weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance -
- - - - - - Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes
and/or medical labels - -
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*Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
this position. -
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