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in Davenport, IA
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
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Location | 1575 West 53rd Street Davenport, Iowa |
About this job
Position Overview
Provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents, through R.N. delegation.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Resident Care
- Responsible for providing services to each resident according to the resident service plan.
- Assist in updating each resident's service plan.
- Make residents' beds daily.
- Launder residents' clothing, linen and towels; fold and return to residents.
- Serve meals and bus tables during mealtimes.
- Assist with minor housekeeping of residents' apartments.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility.
- Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
- Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.
- Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month.
- Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and/or follow up.
Activities and Resident Involvement
- Conduct activities as requested by Activity/Lifestyle Director.
- Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
- Invite and encourage all residents to participate in activities.
- Assist residents to and from activities, as needed.
- Chaperone activities outside the facility, when requested.
- Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
- Maintain a cheerful, positive, and upbeat demeanor at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident/staff information.
- Treat each resident with dignity and respect. (Use resident's name when addressing them, not slang such as "honey" or "sweetie".)
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Nurse's Aide Certification
- At least one year experience as a CNA
- Skills in nurturing and organization and interest in working with older adults
- Maturity, friendliness, and enjoyment in working with people
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Great problem solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills