Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Fitchburg HealthCare

Job Overview Summary:   

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.  The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification.  The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non –professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients. 

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below. 

Functions: 

• Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort.  Patient care includes, but is not limited to: 
• Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy 
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers 
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed 
• Applies adaptive equipment as ordered 
• Cares for personal belongings 
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds 
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested 
• Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area 
• Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing 
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan 
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan 
• Records patient’s oral intake and output 
• Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents 
• Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients 
• Reports changes in patient’s condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor 
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area 
• Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned 
• Cleans patient equipment as assigned 
• Transfers patient’s belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care 
• Assists with patient discharge as requested 
• Promotes a culture of safety  
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences 
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families 
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested 
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times 
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients 
• Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment 

Qualifications: 

Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred) 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents 
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary 
• Basic knowledge of computers 
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment 
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations 

Required Responsibilities: 

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees. 

Core Competencies: 

• Caring/Compassion 
• Accountability 
• Dependability 
• Adaptability/Flexibility 
• Effective Communication  
• Confidentiality  
• Team Player 
• Dedication 

Physical Demands

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This job has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• No Special Vision Requirements

This job has special hearing requirements.

• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear client call
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff