Cna/Mht Jobs

Additional Hourly Wage Increase based on CNA Years of Experience: $1.50 1 year, $2.50 2 years, $3.50 3 years, $4.50 4 years, $5.50 5 years and $6.50 6 or more years

SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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