CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Delegation of Authority

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, is an essential function of the position or as needed for the administration of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

·           Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.

·           Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.

·           Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

·           Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

·           Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions

·           Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).

·           Greet residents and escort them to their room.

·           Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.

·           Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).

·           Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.