Certified Nurse Aide

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care, and helping to maintain a safe and clean environment under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role aligns with the philosophies and standards of the nursing department.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident care activities including answering call lights, serving and collecting food trays, and assisting residents with feeding as needed.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and all outputs, including drainage systems as ordered.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene care while ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Execute routine treatments/procedures like warm and cold applications, and assist RN/LPN with more complex treatment procedures.
• Collect specimens as needed, including stool, urine, or sputum, and take and record vital signs, weights, and height.
• Provide general nursing care including positioning patients, lifting and turning residents, applying special equipment, and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
• Prepare resident rooms and beds for new admissions and ensure rooms and work areas are clean and safe.
• Observe and report any changes in the condition or behavior of patients to the supervising RN/LPN.
• Maintain compliance with established facility and department policies, procedures, and objectives, including fire safety and infection control protocols.
• Attend required meetings, inservices, and educational programs, staying informed of posted information and notes.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate competence and reliability in performing resident care activities and treatments.
• Display initiative and efficiency in completing tasks and providing care.
• Follow directions accurately to ensure appropriate care is delivered in acute situations.
• Familiarity with facility policies and procedures to act as a dependable team member.
• Encourage cooperation to support a harmonious working relationship within the nursing team.
• Recognize and maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and respect of residents during care.
• Show reliability and flexibility in attendance and availability for work.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Must be certified through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Working Environment

• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
• Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds consistently to move objects.

Shift Information

Varied day and night shifts with holiday coverage required.

Minimum Years of Experience

1 year of experience preferred.