CNA

Summary: Under supervision of the DON, performs duties related to providing  basic nursing and personal care and assistance to the residents of the Martha Jefferson Health Care  Center. Supports the Corporate Compliance Program, the Code of Ethical Conduct, and promotes the  mission and values of Martha Jefferson House both internally and within the community. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Provides basic nursing, personal care and assistance to residents
 2. Assists with transporting residents to and from the dining area 

3. Assists residents with toileting, changing and bathroom privileges 

4. Turns residents confined in bed and assists with bed making 

5. Assists with maintenance and storage of residents’ clothing and belongings and cleanliness  of environment 

6. Takes and records residents’ vital signs 

7. Cleans a variety of equipment 

8. Carries out proper cleansing and PPE with care for residents 

9. Empties soiled laundry bins, and trash cans 

10. Performs range of motion 

11. Assists resident with feeding and monitor food and liquid intake for nutritional status 12. Informs charge nurse of change in residents’ condition 

13. Provides post-mortem care 

14. Documents all care and notifies nurse of any refusals of care or change in resident’s  condition 

15. Performs other work as required