CNA (Sub-Acute/PD)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) assumes responsibility and accountability in the delivery of patient care within his/her scope of practice in accordance with state and federal regulations. The C.N.A. demonstrates good observational skills in monitoring physiological and behavioral status of residents. The C.N.A. satisfactorily performs and document daily nursing care given, maintains awareness to resident's comfort and safety needs, participates in IDT Conference when needed and contributes to resident care plan. The C.N.A. demonstrates knowledge of Standard Precaution and participates in department Infection Control Program. Demonstrates initiative and accepts assigned responsibilities. The C.N.A. participates in the department Performance Improvement Program. The C.N.A. may handle human blood and other potentially infectious and/or hazardous materials, which may result in a possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or harmful elements. The C.N.A. assists with the care of residents in the following group: adult and geriatric. The C.N.A. position reports to the LVN and/or RN and is accountable to the Director of Sub-Acute.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current California C.N.A. certification required.
• BCLS required (within 30 days of employment)
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the care of adults and/or chronically ill patients in a SNF setting preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to function independently, accept supervision and possess a willingness to learn.
• Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Possesses the physical abilities, including heavy lifting, and perceptive acuity, e.g., visual, hearing, to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions.