What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days / Nights CL-SS-24049 position at Masonic Homes Kentucky?
Job Summary :
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) wear many hats as they provide valuable healthcare services to residents in conjunction with and supervision from nurses. As a conduit between residents, nurses and doctors, CNAs record and communicate all issues to medical staff. Aspiring CNAs should understand the job isn't glamorous and can be graphic at times. From dressing wounds to cleaning a patient after an accident, CNAs are often involved in a variety of tasks on a daily basis.
Common Responsibilities :
- Provide direct care to residents within facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Utilize good hand washing techniques prior to and after direct resident care.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in their assignment sheets and care plan, and according to resident preferences.
- Maintain awareness of residents' whereabouts at all times.
- Carry out isolation techniques, as required.
- Keep patient information confidential.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
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Background Check
Masonic Homes Kentucky is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled
