Contract Certified Nursing Assistant

About This Role

This nursing assistant role involves providing routine nursing care to residents in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position is suitable for a certified nursing assistant who is dedicated to maintaining a high degree of quality resident care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with the facility
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food
• Report missing ID bands to the admission coordinator immediately
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables
• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident
• Perform other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator

Requirements

• Hold a license as a certified nursing assistant
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class
• Possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility