CNA

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Masonicare Bishop Wicke

Shelton, CT

Summary of Position:     Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, performs basic nursing care procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.        Performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.   Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment’s, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.

2.        Observes and communicates pertinent information about the adult/older adult resident/patient’s condition to the appropriate facility staff.

3.        Takes and records pulse, respirations, blood pressures and weight as needed.

4.        Documents care and observations on work sheets and EMR accurately and in a timely manner.

5.        Maintains cooperative relationships to enhance the efficient operation of the care team by providing support and assistance to co-workers. 

6.        Adheres to infection control practices.

7.        Supports the psychosocial needs of the residents as per the plan of care and profile.

8.        Participates in educational and inservice meeting to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations.  Must attend all mandatory programs.  Meets basic requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year.

9.        Uses equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.  Adheres to standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.

10.      Follows facility policies and procedures.

11.       Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:                  High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience:                 6 months – 1 year experience as a CNA preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

 State of Connecticut CNA Certification; or within 120 days of CNA Certification course completion.

Key Competencies: 

Ability to interact professionally with coworkers.

Prioritize tasks.

Function as a team member.

Ability to speak, read English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff.

Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.  

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.