What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Position position at Highland Health Care Center?
At Highland Healthcare Center, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care.
The CNA will be responsible for treating and caring for residents with dignity and respect, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. This includes delivering meals, assisting with feeding, and providing hydration as needed.
Key responsibilities of the CNA include:
- Treating and caring for residents with dignity and respect
- Delivering meals and performing feeding assistance
- Providing hydration and making rounds to ensure proper resident care
- Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent discomfort and bedsores
- Monitoring vitals and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
- Assisting residents with showers or baths
- Providing skin care and promptly reporting observations of skin breakdown and pressure areas
- Maintaining reliable transportation and being on time for assigned shifts
