What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Night Shift - Americus Nursing Center position at MAGNOLIA MANOR?
TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant
REPORTS TO: Nursing Management Team
Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide physical and emotional care to our residents at all times in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. The CNA will provide daily direct care to residents. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and grooming; food consumption; transferring and ambulating.
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides for the residents’ health needs, including determining measurements accurately as assigned (vital signs, intake, output)
- Adheres to Magnolia Manor’s established Infection Control Procedures.
- Ensures proper documentation is maintained; recording accurate, legible information about resident care and condition per facility practices; and responding to any call light or emergency alarm.
- Communicates notable changes to nurse management.
- Attend and participate in classes to maintain current certification as a C.N.A. (12 hours per year).
- Attend all meetings and in-services designated as mandatory.
- Attend and participate in annual and OSHA and CDC training programs, as well as annual disaster training.
- Assist with orientation of new employees as instructed by your supervisor
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ability to interact professionally with residents, family member and staff of all levels.
- Act with HUMILITY and with discretion at all times.
- (Critical Thinking) Ability to identify a problem and react with a sense of urgency.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred High School Diploma or its equivalent or enrolled in ongoing education.
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
This position is considered highly physical, with frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting approximately 50 pounds. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform the duties of a job.
