Certified Nursing Assistant

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and supervisor directions. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and teamwork in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living, dining assistance, documenting intake, and reporting changes in condition.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the certification.
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• No disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• One year of experience as a CNA in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides certified nursing assistant services to residents as per care plans and supervisor direction.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, and positioning.
• Coordinates dining room services and meals.
• Delivers supplements and documents intake.

Skills

CNA certification in good standing

CPR/BLS

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Purpose

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the
• High school diploma or
• Current CPR/BLS

Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care, preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.

Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.

Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.

Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.

Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.

Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.

Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).

Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to
• Follows established infection control policies and
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35
• May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Individual performance will be evaluated using the following scale:

• Unsatisfactory: Achieves results that are far less than the standards identified for the performance factors rated.
• Needs Improvement: Achieves results that are less than the standards identified for the performance factors Exhibits the potential to become a competent performer. May be new to job or need skill development.
• Meets Standards: Achieves results that meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level of performance.
• Exceeds Standards: Achieves results that usually exceed the standards identified for the performance factors rated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
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