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JOHN KNOX VILLAGE Job Description Position: Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor: Assistant Director of Nursing Job Summary: To provide routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations, and to assure resident safety.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations, Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell frequently. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• For the safety and security of our residents and employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our residents and employee population.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Requires standing for long periods of time and frequent walking.
• Certified nursing assistant in good standing with the State of Florida.
• Employer does drug testing and background checks.
• Follow attendance policies.
• Follow health regulations and post offer physical exam.
• Current CPR certification
• Customer/Guest Relations and Communications:
• The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care/personal hygiene to an assigned group of residents within the scope of practice permitted by certification.
• Assist other residents as needed or at the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor.
• Assure that residents are dressed appropriately, and that clothing is neat, clean and presentable.
• Receive assignment and review CNA Care Plan at the beginning of the shift.
• Make rounds to assure residents are clean, comfortable and not in any distress.
• Report any adverse findings to the charge nurse immediately.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately prior to the end of the shift.
• Encourage resident to function at the highest level of independence, providing assistance or use of supportive devices when ordered.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines according to established infection control policies and procedures.
• Keep environment clean and safe. Keep hallways free of clutter.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as requested and according to facility policy.
• Assist with orientation of new employees, providing support and direction. Communicate to charge nurse any additional training needs to be identified.
• Attend orientation and in-service as required by facility policy or state and federal regulations.
• Attend CNA meetings as directed by nurse management.
• Assist residents with hydration and nutritional intake as outlined in residents care plan.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and social functions, assist with transportation as needed.
• Maintain the residents room and bathroom in a neat and orderly fashion. Store all personal hygiene items according to facility policy.
• Ensure that wheelchair legs are properly stored in the residents closet when not in use.
• Provide fresh ice water during shift.
• Participate in the Restorative Nursing program as directed.
• Assure resident safety at all times.
• Other Functions and Responsibilities:
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Usually works indoors but may have to work outside during outside events and parties.
• May have to get into awkward positions or work in cramped spaces.
• M y be exposed to loud noises or sounds that are distracting.
• May be exposed to diseases or infections from contact with residents or other staff members.
• Often exposed to contaminants.
• May sometimes need to wear safety gear such as gloves and or masks.
• May have to handle hazardous waste in accordance with infection control procedures.

EOE