Job Description

CNA Rate $19-21 per hour

Certified Nurses Assistant JOB FUNCTIONS:

• CNA Performs all direct care services in accordance with the Resident’s Care Plan
• CNA Performs necessary tasks to help the resident in ADL’s including, but not limited to, walking, toileting, changing, preparing for, and feeding meals with or without assistance
• CNA Performs tasks necessary to help the resident in maintaining personal hygiene such as, but not limited to, oral, foot, eye, and ear care
• Participate in admission of residents as directed by Charge Nurse including, but not limited to greeting the resident and family and ensuring room and bed are ready.
• Participate in transfer and discharge of residents, including, but not limited to pack and log
• Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents onto and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform rehab nursing procedures as instructed, including daily range or motion exercise. Record as indicated.
• Assists in preparing the resident for physical examinations
• Assists with the care of ostomies including, but not limited, colostomy and ileostomy, as per nurses’ instruction.
• Care of the dying resident including care of the body and personal effects after death
• Assists with maintaining bowel regularity; reports absence of bowel movements as per policy to nurse
• Participates in and carries out job functions in the Nursing Department’s Program and activities as directed, in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations, accepted standards of practice, and as may be directed by the Facility Administrator or designee

Certified Nursing Assistant QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma and/or equivalent, and successful completion of the nursing assistant course work and at least 3 clinical rotations accompanied by current NJS Nurse’s Aide Certification and be listed in the New Jersey State Nurse Aide Registry
• Experience: Some geriatric experience is preferable, or at least six (6) months of full-time clinical experience.