Certified Nursing Assistant

DINWIDDIE HEALTH CARE LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DINWIDDIE HEALTH CARE LLC seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering patient care. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, feeding, and mobility as outlined in patient care plans.

The role requires a Virginia CNA in good standing; CPR certification is preferred, with strong communication and documentation skills to report changes to the charge nurse. On-site, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA certification in Virginia in good standing preferred.
• CPR healthcare provider certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Record intake/output and vital signs; report changes promptly to nursing staff.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, turning and positioning per care plan; maintain a clean patient environment.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

A Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for supporting the nursing and medical providers in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include helping patients bathe, maintain proper hygiene, meal assistance, and assessing patients’ vital signs to notify licensed nurses of any changes.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Ability to care for and help patients with activities of daily living.2. Ability to read, interpret and follow all written and verbal instructions.3. Ability to communicate in a tactful and caring manner.4. Ability to effectively work with co-workers and other nursing personnel to provide quality care to the patient.5. Responsible for documenting in the patient’s clinical record nursing care provided, accurately and timely.6. Receives report from Charge Nurse for assigned patients.7. Assists with feeding and setting up of patient’s meal trays.8. Assists patients with dressing if indicated, making sure that hands and face are washed, peri-care is provided, oral hygiene is provided, and hair is combed/brushed. Makes the patients’ bed.9. Measures and records intake and output, if indicated.10. Obtains accurate weight and height for patients.11. Appropriately turn and position patient in bed, based on patient plan of care.12. Provides preventive skin care.13. Trims and cleans nails for patients who do not require specialized treatment (i.e., diabetic patients).14. Provides incontinence care for appropriate patients to ensure patients are clean and dry.15. Observes, reports, and documents any unusual behavior or mood changes of patients.16. Obtains and records vital signs for patients as instructed.17. Assists in keeping the patient’s room and closet neat and orderly, to the extent possible.18. Promptly answers the call system.19. Reports any observations pertinent to changes in the patient’s physical status to the charge nurse promptly.20. Performs other duties as assigned.1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.3. Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification, preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged periods standing, walking, working and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.Must be able to move 150 pounds with assistance.