CNA - Assisted Living (7P- 7A) FT

Description

The Assisted Living Facility CNA will provide continual care and assistance to the residents of Wesley Commons in the Assisted Living facility and Special Care House and maintain a residential, home-like, comfortable, safe and secure environment.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• assisting residents with activities of daily living including meal set up, cueing, bathing, dressing
• daily hygiene needs including mouth care and care of the teeth or dentures and medication management
• personal grooming needs such as combing hair, inserting hearing aids, changing hearing aid batteries and glasses

Qualifications

Educational

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate approved by DHEC
• Must score a 90 or higher on medication administration test

Personal and Professional

• Maintains Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must keep resident information confidential including diagnosis and medical history.
• Must be able to properly handle body fluids.
• Demonstrates verbal, non-verbal, and written and skills necessary for effective communication.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete annual computer training modules.
• Able to handle various emotions associated with residents and their families.
• Evidence of professional manner and conduct.
• Optimal physical and emotional health.
• Adequate speech and hearing to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Near and far visual acuity, sense of smell.
• Able to frequently lift up 50 pounds and on occasion handle 75 pounds or more.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend and squat.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, residents, families and volunteers.