Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN the CNA assists patients with daily living activities comfort measures and mobility needs while consistently promoting dignity independence and safety. This role is an important part of a collaborative supportive care team contributing to a compassionate care environment through careful observation timely reporting of patient changes and clear communication with nursing staff. By supporting individualized care plans and organizational standards CNAs help ensure patients receive consistent attentive and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities: Supports residents with daily living activities such as bathing dressing grooming toileting feeding and mobility while ensuring safety and comfort. Observes and reports changes in residents physical or emotional condition to nursing staff promptly and accurately. Assists with restorative and mobility activities including transfers ambulation and proper use of assistive devices. Documents care and related observations in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. Maintains a clean organized and safe environment for residents including assisting with room upkeep and infection control practices. Provides emotional support and respectful communication to residents and families contributing to a positive longterm care experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification required from state of ND BLS within orientation period Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Requirements 6 months CNA experience preferred Willingness to work with public in a safe and professional manner Special Skills or Training Requirements Body mechanics Transferring and lifting techniques Transport Protocol Confidentiality/HIPAA IVAC operation Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities Physical Requirements: This role requires frequent standing walking bending lifting and transferring residents often involving exertion and repetitive movement. CNAs must be able to safely lift or support weights up to 50 pounds with proper technique or assistive equipment. Manual dexterity clear vision and effective hearing are essential for resident assistance and documentation. The position also requires the ability to respond quickly to resident needs maintain endurance during long shifts and manage physically demanding tasks in a fastpaced care environment. Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in a longterm care setting with exposure to resident care activities bodily fluids cleaning agents and occasional infectious conditions. CNAs must follow all safety infection control and PPE guidelines. The environment includes frequent interaction with residents families and interdisciplinary staff in a dynamic atmosphere with varying noise levels and interruptions. The role may require flexibility for rotating shifts weekends and holidays to meet resident care needs while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN the CNA assists patients with daily living activities comfort measures and mobility nee...
Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN the CNA assists patients with daily living activities comfort measures and mobility needs while consistently promoting dignity independence and safety. This role is an important part of a collaborative supportive care team contributing to a compassionate care environment through careful observation timely reporting of patient changes and clear communication with nursing staff. By supporting individualized care plans and organizational standards CNAs help ensure patients receive consistent attentive and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities: Supports residents with daily living activities such as bathing dressing grooming toileting feeding and mobility while ensuring safety and comfort. Observes and reports changes in residents physical or emotional condition to nursing staff promptly and accurately. Assists with restorative and mobility activities including transfers ambulation and proper use of assistive devices. Documents care and related observations in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. Maintains a clean organized and safe environment for residents including assisting with room upkeep and infection control practices. Provides emotional support and respectful communication to residents and families contributing to a positive longterm care experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification required from state of ND BLS within orientation period Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Requirements 6 months CNA experience preferred Willingness to work with public in a safe and professional manner Special Skills or Training Requirements Body mechanics Transferring and lifting techniques Transport Protocol Confidentiality/HIPAA IVAC operation Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities Physical Requirements: This role requires frequent standing walking bending lifting and transferring residents often involving exertion and repetitive movement. CNAs must be able to safely lift or support weights up to 50 pounds with proper technique or assistive equipment. Manual dexterity clear vision and effective hearing are essential for resident assistance and documentation. The position also requires the ability to respond quickly to resident needs maintain endurance during long shifts and manage physically demanding tasks in a fastpaced care environment. Environmental Requirements: Work is performed in a longterm care setting with exposure to resident care activities bodily fluids cleaning agents and occasional infectious conditions. CNAs must follow all safety infection control and PPE guidelines. The environment includes frequent interaction with residents families and interdisciplinary staff in a dynamic atmosphere with varying noise levels and interruptions. The role may require flexibility for rotating shifts weekends and holidays to meet resident care needs while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
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