Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA-Assisted Living-FT Day shift

Company: Friends House, a Front Porch Community
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Come work with a vibrant group of dedicated professionals where the C.N.A. is the heart of our nursing services. Services are provided in our Assisted Living as well as in Independent Living apartments as needed. Our mission at Friends House is to provide quality residential, health, and social services to seniors while emphasizing independence and the opportunity to participate in a dynamic community life. Our services are provided with the Quaker values of simplicity, integrity, equality, and peace central to who we are. We recruit caring and compassionate employees who will deliver resident centered services with respect, hope, and appreciation. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to residents of Assisted Living in accordance with standards of practice and regulatory requirements of the Department of Health Services. We will also train you to work as a Medication Assistant. CNA Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of Assisted Living, resident rooms, and beds
• Assists in and may accompany resident in the admission, transfer and discharge procedure
• The Certified Nursing Assistant assists residents in the activities of daily living, including oral hygiene, nail care, transfers, and mobility.
• Provides wheelchair transportation and assists in ambulation of residents as needed encouraging residents to participate in activities.
• The CNA is responsible for maintaining order and safety in resident living areas.
• Assures maximum functioning of resident through range of motion activities, toileting schedule, and the feeding and turning schedule.
• Participates in all staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary
• Records all pertinent information pertaining to the daily care of residents, including weights, activities of daily living, intake and output, and reports this information to charge nurse
• The Certified Nursing Assistant observes and reports any needed repairs or service for building or equipment to charge nurse.
• Will train as a Medication Assistant to assist with resident's care plans and recording all medicaitons taken or refused. CNA Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to read, speak well and be understood clearly in the English language
  • Understand basic medication terminology
  • Work independently and responsibly with critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilties. CNA Education and Qualifications
    • Current California CNA certification
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    • High school diploma or equivalent PI173668016

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