Certified Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

About This Role

Serve as a caregiver to residents in long-term care by providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role provides assistance with basic health care needs and aims to create a positive living environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN)
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for the resident
• Assist residents with meals and snacks, providing water and supplements as appropriate
• Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary
• Communicate resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational
• Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (minimum 12 hours annually)
• Maintain all department specific required certifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• Entry level with prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care

Benefits

Certifications