Elevated CNA: Gentle Care & Resident Wellness Leader

Preferred Care Management; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Care Management seeks a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in a long-term care setting. You will assist residents with daily living activities, follow care plans, and document care tasks to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifying candidates hold a CNA in good standing with the state, current CPR/BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least one year of long-term care experience. No disciplinary actions against certification are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

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.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
• 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 require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Skills

Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Care Management seeks a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in a long-term care setting. You will assist residents with daily living activities, follow care plans, and document care tasks to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifying candidates hold a CNA in good standing with the state, current CPR/BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least one year of long-term care experience. No disciplinary actions against certification are required.