Certified Nursing Assistant in Training (CNA in Training)
Company: Alden Estates of Skokie
Location: Skokie
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAssist nurse aides with designated resident care
specific areas of eating, drinking and personal hygiene. Receive
and carry out instructions concerning the specific feeding,
hydration and/or personal hygiene care needs of the residents whom
he/she will be assigned to assist. Assists with resident activities
and transportation.QUALIFICATIONSMust enroll in an approved C.N.A.
class within 45 days of hire.Within 30 days of hire, has completed
and shown competency in a department approved training and
competency evaluation program for Resident Attendants before
providing direct care for any residents.Must pass the CNA
Competency Examination and be listed on the Healthcare Worker
Registry within 120 days of date of hire.B. Be at least 16 years of
age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest,
reliable, and trustworthy.Must possess a high school diploma or
G.E.D.Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified
within two weeks of employment.Demonstrates interest and/or
knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and elderly. Must be
able to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors,
personnel etc.Must be able to read, write, and speak the English
language in an understandable manner.I. Must possess the ability
and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.J. Must
be personable, enthusiastic, and personable.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSMeets the following direct care needs of the
resident:(Once proper training has been received - for letter A.
only)Washing a resident's hands and faceFeeds residents who do not
have complicated feeding problemsOral hygieneShaving residents with
electric razorMeets nutritional needs by passing trays, ice water,
nourishments; uses adaptive equipment; tray monitoring.Applies
Makeup.Brushing and combing of resident's hair.Assists in the
dining room with tray service and serves trays to the resident's
room as requested. Reports any observed changes in resident's
eating habits to the staff nurse.Makes unoccupied beds, changes
linens, straighten rooms, closets, and drawers.Cleans mattresses or
notifies housekeeping and reports if mattresses need
replacement.Answers call lights and telephones as needed.Observes
and reports change in condition or behavior.Reports any skin
abnormalities or bruising to the staff nurse when identified.Meets
safety needs by reporting environmental hazards.Makes rounds to
assure residents are safe and comfortable.Assists in weights for
wheelchair, independent residents that do not need assistance with
transfers.Assist with needs/request of the dying resident.Observe
infection control measures.Relates courteously and sensitively to
residents, families, visitors, and staff.Responsible for attending
assigned in-service programs.Documents in POCAmount eaten/eating
supportBehaviorsOffer and encourage fluidsPersonal hygiene (shaving
with an electric shaver, brushing teeth and combing
hair.Supplements and snacks.Weights as neededAssist residents with
packing personal possessions when they are transferred to a new
room or when being discharged.Performs personal laundry duties for
each resident which may include completing their personal clothing
list, hand washing some of their articles or placing some of their
items through the wash cycle when personal laundry facilities are
available.Stocks isolation carts for each resident on isolation and
empties the bins in the room when full.Inventories and stores the
new residents' personal possessions.Assist in unstocking of supply
deliveries and restocks floors as needed.Participates in In-service
education programs.Other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
workday.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress
of the position.Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use
prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to
assure that the requirements of this position can be fullyMust be
able to comply with facility COVID 19 testing
requirements.Prolonged standing/walking/bending is required.May be
required to lift, push, pull or move equipment, supplies, etc.
throughout the day.Must be able to relate to and work with the ill,
disabled, young, emotionally upset and at times, hostile
people.Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stabilityIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and
Hepatitis B viruses.Must function independently, have flexibility,
personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with
residents, family members, personnel, and support agencies.Performs
other related duties as assigned.
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