Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering routine daily nursing care to assigned residents. The CNA assists nursing staff and other practitioners with patient care in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations as well as facility's established nursing care policies and procedures. The CNA conducts patient analysis and reports vital signs to the nursing staff.
Responsibilities
Supports residents with bathing, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
Observes residents' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reports changes to professional staff
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
Licensure : Valid MS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
Experience : One year as a nursing assistant or similar role.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities : Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact or educate residents. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, clinical staff and providers. Ability to work independently as well as lead a team. Ability to interpret Provider or healthcare team's orders and carry them out as requested. Must be resident / customer service oriented, projecting professionalism and socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.
Certified Nursing Assistant • Diamondhead, MS, United States