14 Aug
CNA (FT NITES) MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP (Mother of Perpetual Help)
Missouri, St louis 00000 St louis USA

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POSITION SUMMARY

Functions as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for CRSS Assisted Living Facilities. Assists residents who are functionally, physically and or socially impaired and need 24 hour protective oversight, with activities of daily living. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to Resident Care Coordinator at the beginning of the shift for assignment and report.

2. Administers nursing care to residents under the direction of charge personnel.

3. Performs and assists residents with personal activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing (in appropriate clothing), toileting, nail care (except for diabetics), hair care, skin care, oral care, periodontal care, shaving, and communication.

4. Assists resident to meals and monitors food and fluid intake.

5. Performs only those functions that are permitted within the role of a CNA.

6. Attends staff meetings and in-services as required.

7. Organizes work to utilize time properly by identifying priorities, planning, and working with co-workers, while completing work in an efficient manner and maintaining the resident at the highest level of functioning for as long as possible.

8. Maintains good housekeeping standards in residents' rooms and work areas.

9. Answers all lights promptly.

10. Ensures resident safety by making routine rounds.

11. Report to charge personnel anything out of the ordinary immediately, i.e., change in condition, vital signs, poor appetite, change in mental or physical status, falls, injuries, emesis, etc.

12. Helps to meet the emotional needs of the resident, e.g., talking and listening to residents.

13. Promote activities/exercise for residents by walking, getting residents involved in activities, etc.

14. Be familiar with the emergency procedures of the facility, including fire and evacuation, tornado/storm, and search for missing resident.

15. Know where the disaster manual is located for reference.

16. Performs vital signs accurately.

17. Responsible for the whereabouts of assigned residents throughout the shift; who are not signed out.

18. Follows the nursing policies and procedures and the philosophy of care of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.

19. Performs cleaning duties as assigned.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have completed the State of Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant training program and be in good standing in the State of Missouri.

2. Must have current CPR Certification or be willing to become CPR certified.

SKILLS & ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB

1. Must have good interpersonal communications skills.

2. Must be genuinely interested in working with the Senior Adults.

3. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, loyalty, integrity, and dignity and be tactful and patient.

4. Must possess personal qualities that demonstrate the ability to care for others, i.e., sensitivity, patience, honesty, cheerfulness, willingness, reliability, positive attitude, and observation skills.

5. Must have initiative and use good judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident's change in condition.

6. Must be neat and clean in personal appearance and grooming.

RELATIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS

Must interact with residents, staff, and family members on a daily basis.

RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE

Responsible for the care, safety, well being of approximately 80 residents.

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