Under the direction of the Director of Resident Services/Charge Nurse or designee, the CNA is responsible for performing routine nursing assistant services to the residents of the facility. Provides resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR A CAREGIVER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
- Follows all established protocols for safety.
- Assists the residents to and from the dining room, and assists in serving meals.
- Serves trays to residents in their rooms, if necessary, and assists with cutting of food. Assists residents with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
- Washes resident’s personal laundry as needed.
- Makes resident’s beds daily.
- Maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
- Maintains log with all vital information.
- Reports to Supervisor regularly regarding the resident's condition.
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.