Certified Nurse Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Certified Nurse Aide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Nurse Aide administers direct patient care and assists residents in daily activities. The Certified Nurse Aide also keeps common areas and resident rooms from hazards. 

**MUST BE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Follow all care plan directives, administer direct patient care, and assist residents in performing daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring and moving residents, and transporting residents to dining rooms and various events and activities. 
• Initiate resident needs, assessment and safety by observing and reporting any changes or unusual findings to the nurse.
• Coordinate with nursing team members so vital signs are taken accurately and recorded in the proper software. Maintain records of ADLs, bowel and bladder, diet intake, and input/output information.
• Administer standard precautions and infection control standards by providing a clean and safe environment.
• Promptly answer call lights and conduct rounds on a regular basis, assessing residents' needs and the appearance of the health center and verifying that residents' needs are met.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person-directed care, and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, teamwork, and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year working with the geriatric population.
• First Aid and CPR Certification and Certified nursing aide licensure required by state regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.
• Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Solicits resident/family feedback to understand the needs of the resident and the community.  Advocates for service excellence within the center and influences others to take action.
• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care.  Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our residents through empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits a commitment to personal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending or implementing process improvements.
• Shows respect and courtesy for fellow team mates by working together to get the job well done.
• Effectively addresses customer concerns and strives to reduce or resolve conflict.