CNA

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state
• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Current CPR/BLS certification
• •Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification
• •At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care
• •Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• •Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• •Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• •Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff
• •Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition
• •Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
• •Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• •Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
• •Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• •Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• •Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
• •Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• •Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care
• •Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• •Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work
• •Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• •Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff
• •Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition
• •Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
• •Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• •Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
• •Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• •Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• •Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
• •May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
• •Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis
• •May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel
• •Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy
• •Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems
• •Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures
• •Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• •Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care
• •Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds
• •May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary