What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - LTC position at The Glen Retirement?
Shift: Part Time 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - 2 days on, 4 days off
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Louisiana
- Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Computer skills appropriate to fulfill E-documentation
Provides basic resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and assists in the maintenance of the unit environment. Participates in all areas of the residents’ activities of daily living.
Primary Functions:
- Attends to all resident personal hygiene and personal care needs and immediately reports any changes in condition to nursing or household leadership.
- Understands and accepts that resident care is continuous throughout the work period and although care may be provided on a planned basis, it must also be provided at unscheduled times as residents’ needs require.
- Performs continuous direct and indirect resident care as assigned &/or directed by supervisor, and which is consistent with the needs of the residents.
- Answers resident call lights. Responds to emergency call lights.
- Provides restorative therapy under the leadership of therapy professionals and in accordance with the resident’s functional maintenance plan.
- Functions as the resident’s closest advocate ensuring that resident is protected from abuse and neglect.
- Practices effective communication techniques with residents, visitors, and coworkers.
- Maintains appropriate documentation of care as policy and regulation requires.
- Receives and gives report to charge nurse & team members at change of shift.
- Understands & adheres to residents’ rights.
- Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of residents.
- Transports and escorts residents as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains clean spaces in the household, including resident rooms, common spaces, and the kitchen.
- Supports all aspects of the household environment, including pets, plants, children, visitors and guests, facilitating all planned and spontaneous needs and activities
- Attends staff development/in-service activities to improve knowledge, skills, and to maintain competency.
- Promotes a positive image of the facility.
- Makes on-going effort to familiarize self with state and federal long-term care regulations and provide care following these guidelines.
- Assists with preparation and service of resident meals as assigned.
- Assists licensed nurses with procedures.
