Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist resident with Activities of Daily Living (i.e. bed bath, shower, oral hygiene, combing/brushing hair, shave male/female, dressing/undressing as necessary)
- Assist resident with nail care (i.e. clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toenails, do not include diabetic residents)
- Inform the LPN/Nurse Supervisor of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate care can be provided.
- Keep resident environment clean and free of clutter (i.e. clean linen, bed neatly made, nightstand, over-bed table and any items off floor.)
- Provide residents with incontinent care as scheduled and as needed. Report to LPN/Director of Resident Services any areas of redness, open areas, skin tears or discoloration immediately.
- Assist with positioning/repositioning residents in bed or chair as needed.
- Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions as needed (i.e. take to bathroom, bedpan/urinal, indwelling catheter.)
- Assist residents to walk with or without self- help devices as instructed
- Obtain resident vital signs
- Answer resident call lights and ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
- Follow safety/infection control precautions
- Follow hand washing procedures during your daily duties.
- Assist with meal tray set-up and feeding. Ensure that all meals, snacks and fluids are recorded.
- Document on flow sheets as directed.
- Assist in transporting residents to activities, therapy etc.
- Report all complaints or grievances to the LPN/Director of Resident Services/Administrator.
- Immediately report all incidents/accidents to your LPN/Nurse Supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
- Any suspected abuse must be immediately reported to LPN/Director of Resident Care/Administrator.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- State of Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant
- Long term health care experience preferred as a Nursing Assistant.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with the residents and their family members, and at all levels of the facility.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Solicits resident/family feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community.
- Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
- Be responsible by taking ownership of Quality Care that shows dedication to serving our resident’s lives through empathy and compassion.
- Demonstrate commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
- Enriches the facility culture by having fun.
- Recognizes the benefit of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
- Effectively addresses resident/family members concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all.