Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Tech (CNA) Full-time Job

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Assisted Living Director and under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse, the CNA/Med Tech provides direct personal services for residents. The CNA guides or assists residents with those activities of daily living (ADLs) that they are unable to perform without guidance, always fostering the residents’ independence and freedom of choice. The CNA/Med Tech respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

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  Assures resident safety
• Provides personal services and assists with ADLs for residents as needed while encouraging and allowing residents to do as much of their own care as possible
• Medication management and assistance with self-administration of medications
• Exhibits understanding of and follows policy and procedures for medications
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned
• Accurately complete required documentation of medication administration at time-of-service delivery
• Light housekeeping and kitchen duties as needed in household model such as assistance in preparing and serving meals.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly to resident requests for assistance
• Practice Infection Prevention and Control measures in compliance with Federal, State and Facility requirements
• Provides guidance and assistance with telephone usage
• Monitors and reports any change in physical health of residents
• Reports and records resident and resident-related events
• Assists residents during dining as needed
• Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to go to the dining room
• Assists with medication reminders and hydration and monitors nutrition
• Assists with resident-centered activity programs
• Participates in in-service and educational trainings and programs
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information.
• Walking long distances regularly.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands.
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds.
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone.
• Written communication by hand and on PC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current and in good standing with the Florida Department of Health
• Current CPR certification required
• One or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting
• Successful completion of a state approved medication administration course and other state required certifications to perform job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills