Same day pay available

This is an HA to CNA position. You will be expected to attend and complete a CNA course and you will be given a position within the facility as a CNA after successfull completion.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists CNAS's to ensures that resident's personal care needs are being met in accordance with Residents' wishes and Care Plan Objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs and ensures call lights are within reach of resident.
• Ensures that residents' who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Explains procedures to residents.
• Assists residents as necessary in their activities of daily living.
• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs.
• Notifies Supervisor if resident needs clothing.
• Notify CNA's of any direct care needs of residents
• Changes bed linens.
• Handles linens according to infection control guidelines.
• Delivers and documents all snacks and supplements.
• Offers fluids to residents frequently to ensure that residents are hydrated where designated by care plan.
• Transports residents or assists residents with mobility needs.
• Monitors resident's activities and reports any irregularities of resident performance to nurse managers.
• Reports all changes in residents' conditions to supervisor.
• Cleans instruments and equipment and returns to proper area after use.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets.
• Accurately records all care as directed.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Understands and adheres to the guidelines of "Residents Rights".
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.