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Certified Nursing Assistant
Juliette Fowler Communities Loves People, Pursues Excellence and Makes a Difference! Come be part of our Certified Great Place to Work!
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION: *Models a service and solutions-oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to all
Ensure resident, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
Maintain good attendance record
Provides or assists to residents with ADL's, while ensuring privacy and safety and encouraging independence
Respects resident's rights by: (knocks on doors before entering room, addresses resident by name allows resident to make own decisions when appropriate, promotes independence)
Provides safe resident transfers involving bed, wheelchair and /or shower chair, uses the gait belt with all transfers, to protect resident from complications and injuries
Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations as required
Makes rounds to ensure resident's safety, comfort, medical attention every hour or as required by the resident
Accurately documents care given to residents including the documentation of reportable resident problems (i.e. ADL sheets, B&B sheets, meal percentages, I&O, s/s of skin breakdowns, etc.)
Reports changes in resident condition to the supervising nurse and /or Nurse Manager immediately (i.e. changes in skin conditions, urinary changes, etc.) Reports problems with completion of assignments
Handles confidential information appropriately
Demonstrates flexibility with changing work demands
Reports to charge nurse: equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards and unusual occurrences or observations
Assists the nursing department and other departments when required in other duties and tasks when asked
Assists residents to and from activities of choice and encourages the resident to participate in activities of choice