What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA 11 PM - 7 AM position at Desoto Healthcare Inc?
Description
To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental and psychosocial environment for the residents.
YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED IN MISSISSIPPI. THERE IS NOT A COMPACT CERTIFICATE FOR C.N.A'S
Requirements
- Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care and skin care.
- Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices.
- Assist with resident recreation programs.
- Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every 2 hours unless otherwise indicated and document food and fluid intake.
- Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program.
- Take vital signs and record.
- Take heights and weights and record.
- Assist in the dining room as assigned.
- Assist in maintaining resident ’s environment.
- Change linens.
- Read and follow resident ADL care plan.
- Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
- Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse.
- Document care provisions on the designated record.
- All other duties as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
- Understand and follow all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
- Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.