Duties and Responsibilities: + The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities which are considered essential functions of the position. + Bathe or assist residents in bathing (bedbath, whirlpool, shower, sitzbath). + Perform or assist residents with personal grooming needs (shaving, hair care, nail care, oral hygiene, denture care, skin care, and cosmetics). + Assist residents in dressing and undressing, as needed, in clothing appropriate to the time of day and season of year. + Assist residential residents in caring for and securing (non-loss) of personal articles, labeling clothing, etc. + Change bed linen. + Assist residents in before and after meal routines (wash hands and face, transport to and from dining area, prepare bedside environment for in-room dining, etc.) + Provide prompt meal time assistance (check diet card for accuracy and position tray for resident’s convenience. Help with cutting food, buttering bread, pouring liquids, etc.) + Provide partial or total feeding assistance and encouragement as needed. + Report appetite changes and request substitutions when necessary. + Provide adequate hydration (pass ice and fresh drinking water, offer fluids frequently, record intake as directed, etc.) + Provide between meal nourishment when indicated (distribute supplemental nourishment as assigned, provide assistance as needed, accurately record and report intake of nourishment). + Assist resident in all elimination needs (bedpan, urinal, bathroom assistance). + Participate in facility incontinence program. + Perform perineal care after each episode of incontinence. + Perform catheter care per facility policy. + Record bowel habits and urine outputs as directed. + Collect specimens as directed. + Reposition immobile residents at times and in a manner as instructed. + Assist resident in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc. using appropriate equipment and follow principles of body mechanics (determine number of persons for assist; use gait belt, proflex belt, grab bar, etc.) + Assist residents in exercise (active/passive range of motion, ambulation, etc.) as indicated by supervisor and individual care plan. + Help restore independence through teaching and encouragement in ADL skills (eating, dressing, ambulation, toileting, etc.) + Help prevent complications of decubitus and contractures by placement of position aids, protective padding, etc. + Maintain resident information and Fountain West internal affairs in strict confidence. + Assist with training and orientation of new department employees. + Follow Fountain West policies concerning personal grooming, appearance, and appropriate dress code requirements. Qualifications: Education + High school graduate or GED is preferred. A 75 hour Nurse Aide course is a requirement but certification may be completed after employment begins. + Nursing Assistants must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English. + All Nursing Assistants are required to complete an annual 12 hour in-service training. Continuous Education + All Nursing Assistants are required to complete an annual 12 hour in-service training. Failure to complete the requirements under local, state, or federal law, will be grounds for termination. Work Experience + Previous health related experience preferred but not necessary. + Extensive on the job training is provided Physical Activity Requirements: Lifting Requirements + Nursing Assistants may be required to occasionally lift supplies, charts, and other materials up to 10 pounds. + Nursing Assistants will frequently be called upon to lift various items between 10 and 50 pounds. + Nursing Assistants will frequently be required to lift over 50 pounds while transferring residents weighing up to or exceeding 160 pounds. Carrying Requirements + Nursing Assistants will occasionally be required to carry various medical charts, supplies, and other materials up to ten pounds. + Nursing Assistants may occasionally be called upon to carry objects between 10 and 50 pounds. Sight Requirements + The Staff Nurse is required to have 20/20 correct vision. Hearing Requirements + The Staff Nurse is required to have normal range of hearing, as corrected Socialization Requirements + Nursing Assistants are required to maintain good socialization skills in and around residents and other coworkers; maintain a friendly, caring, and cooperative attitude and be able to respond calmly under stressful situations. Other Physical Requirements + Nursing Assistants will frequently be called upon for bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and crouching. These activities will primarily be utilized during patient care and transferring of residents.