Job Description

Work involves performing the functions and duties of a Certified Nurses Aide in providing assistance and delivery of care to residents. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.

Responsibilities

(This is not absolute or restrictive, but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities which may be redefined pursuant to operational needs.)

• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
• Assists in transferring and transporting residents as needed.
• Assists with weekly/monthly blood pressure and weight.
• Encourages residents to attend activity programs of choice.
• Administers treatments, collects specimens such as urine or stool, and performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
• Observes and reports to Charge Nurse regarding any pertinent information concerning residents.
• Follows facility policy and procedure regarding safety, body mechanics, and infection control.
• Knows fire and disaster procedures and implements the same.
• Participates in all scheduled in-service programs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is performed in both the office environment and resident care setting. Work requires walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs, transferring and safely carrying items up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a state approved Basic Nursing Assistant training Program.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Successful demonstration of required orientation skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and within the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures of the facility and state and federal regulations as instructed.
• Adherence to the Resident’s Bill of Rights, legal and ethical responsibilities as taught in the CNA course, and rules of conduct and appearance.

Licenses & Other Requirements

• Registered on the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Registry
• Police Background Check
• Current CPR Certificate
• Two-step then Annual One- Step Mantoux; annual checklist of documented history of positive Mantoux.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Series unless waivered by declination.