Nursing Assistant, DC NA Cert required

Nursing Assistant, CNA
Dept: Nursing
Supervisor: Licensed Nurse
Category: Non-exempt

Required:

• Must have current DC nurse aide license
• Will work every other weekend on Saturday & Sunday
• Criminal Background Check will be performed

Basic Function:
Assist Nursing Personnel in providing or aiding residents with non-professional nursing care, activities of daily living and simple technical nursing services and/or procedures under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

Maintain residents right to privacy

Report all injuries of residents to supervisor immediately

Performs and/or assists residents in personal care and hygeine

Performs duties according to policy and procedure to maintain order safety and cleanliness in resident's environment

Participates in unit cleaning duties which are not performed by the housekeeping personnel as directed by the licensed nurse

Assists with restorative and rehabilitative care

Assists with feeding residents as assigned on unit or to the resident dining room

Applies aseptic technique in all resident care

Performs personal services and requests within reason which promote comfort, security and emotional well-being

Assists relatives, visitors and guests to visit comfortably

Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, and other pertinent information and reports changes or unusual findings to the licensed nurse

Records required information on appropriate documentation forms.

Transports residents to and from medical appointments as assigned by the charge nurse.

Performs other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Supervision received:
Supervision by the Charge Nurse on the Unit or by the RN Supervisor on duty.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Interpersonal Relationships:

Collaborates with other nursing assistants on the assigned unit.

Interaction with public, employees, family members, and residents

Attends inservice sessions as sponsored by the facility

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High School Graduate

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and/or previous experience in a nursin home

Current District of Columbia Nurse Aide Certificate is REQUIRED

Sense of responsibility, common sense, and desire to work with the elderly

Pleasant, tactful, and courteous

Ability to cooperate with other personnel

Ability to remain calm in emergencies.

Working conditions/physical exertion

Well-lighted and ventilated rooms and halls

Sits, stands, and walks most of the day

Lifts, moves, and supports resident sna dequipment

All applicants will be screened for any felony convictions per District of Columbia Dept. of Health Administration regulations.