CNA

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Certified Nurse Aide DEPARTMENT: Healthcare and Senior Living REPORTS TO: Registered Nurse STATUS: Non-Exempt JOB CODE: 002 JOB SUMMARY: The certified nurse aide performs person centered personal cares for the resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals. 2. Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values. 3. Responsible for on-call services, as assigned. 4. Assist residents with mobility needs, bathing, maintaining proper hygiene, dressing and toileting. 5. Preparing resident rooms with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs. 6. Assist at resident mealtimes. 7. Monitor resident daily condition and report any changes or concerns promptly to a licensed nurse. 8. Daily documentation of type and frequency of cares provided to each resident prior to the end of shift. 9. Respond promptly to resident calls for assistant. 10. Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary staff in the delivery of person centered care. 11. Communicates changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse immediately and accurately. 12. Performs other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals. 2. Ability to relate well to all individuals. 3. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information. 4. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions. 5. Ability to adapt to change. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 1. At least 16 years of age. 2. Be current on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.