What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at BlueBonnet Rehab at Ennis?
Must hold a valid CNA license in the state of Texas
Shifts: 2pm - 10pm
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the daily activities of our residents.
Occupational Skills:
Work well with residents, resident families and all staff.
Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with residents, resident families and staff members.
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Effective time management
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to carry, lift, push, pull and/or move a minimum of 50lbs or more
Ability to assist residents with personal care
Walking, Standing, reaching, turning, pivoting and bending as needed
Flexibility in work schedule and assignments as needed
Must be able to properly handle bodily fluids
Ability to be patient and understanding in stressful situations
Must exercise good judgement
Initiative to seek proper resources
Ability to perform basis vital signs
Essential Job Duties:
Attend mandatory in-service meetings to keep certificate current
Work under general direction and supervision of charge nurse and/or department heads
Handle and serve residents to assure safety and comfort.
Observing instructions of nursing staff and performing in line with established routine and scope of practice.
Practice Universal Precaution standards
Demonstrate working knowledge of proper lifting and transfer techniques along with the demonstration of proper use of total life and stand lift.
Assist with duties of the resident care plan
Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as: bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area which includes lifting transferring, and supporting residents who may weigh 50lbs or more
Responding to resident call lights
Detecting and correcting safety hazards in the facility
Observing and reporting to charge nurse any symptoms, reactions or changes in residents
Encouraging and participating in rehabilitative measures
Assist the resident with feeding
Assist residents with toileting and elimination needs
Keeping residents living areas neat and clean
Encourage fluid intake of residents
Ensuring residents have adequate refreshments
Cleaning of supplies and equipment
Make up resident beds
Assist or provide oral care
Assisting in proper positioning to accommodate proper circulation
Perform vital signs and report any irregularities immediately to charge nurse.
