Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Description
Job Description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and support to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CNA helps residents with daily activities while maintaining their safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.
Primary responsibilities include:
Assisting residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, walking, standing, exercising, and getting in and out of bed
Answering call lights and determining how best to assist residents
Turning and repositioning residents who are bedridden
Measuring and recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration
Recording food and fluid intake and urinary and bowel output
Following residents’ dietary restrictions, allergies, and food preferences
Observing residents for changes such as wounds, bruising, pain, unusual behavior, or other health concerns
Promptly reporting changes in a resident’s condition to nurses or other medical staff
Supporting mobility, ambulation, restorative nursing activities, and fall-prevention measures
Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable resident environment
Communicating respectfully with residents, families, nurses, physicians, caregivers, and other staff
Following facility policies, care plans, infection-control procedures, and safety requirements
Qualifications:
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
Good standing with the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry
Ability to work every other weekend and alternating holidays
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to care for residents in a calm, compassionate, respectful, and dependable manner
Skilled-nursing or long-term-care experience is preferred
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