Position Purpose:

To provide Direct Resident Care under supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Nurse Assistant follows established policies and procedures while providing and coordinating resident care with other facility personnel. 

Performance Standards:

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, performance standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Seek clarification or additional training when policies or procedures are not understood and assist new employees as appropriate.
• Provide resident care safely, respectfully, and in accordance with Residents' Rights, assigned care plans, and nursing direction.
• Complete resident care assignments, rounds, documentation, and required records accurately and timely.
• Observe, report, and document changes in resident condition, incidents, unusual occurrences, safety hazards, and resident concerns promptly.
• Participate in care conferences, education programs, in-service training, and assigned meetings.
• Demonstrate competence in required nursing assistant skills and seek assistance when resident needs require additional assessment.
• Follow facility procedures for admissions, transfers, discharges, equipment, and supply management.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare team members.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs, demonstrating compassion, patience, and respect at all times.
• Support resident safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being through attentive and responsive care.
• Work cooperatively with all departments and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and adherence to the facility dress code.

 Job Tasks:

•  Clock in, receive report, and review assignments.
• Provide daily care to assigned residents.
• Assist with meals, feeding, hydration, and nourishment.
• Assist residents with toileting, bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Change incontinent residents and maintain resident comfort and dignity.
• Transfer, ambulate, reposition, and transport residents as needed.
• Ensure resident safety by keeping call lights accessible and following bed rail and positioning protocols.
• Monitor residents and promptly report any changes or concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Keep resident rooms, bedside tables, equipment, and care areas clean and organized.
• Assist residents in attending activities and dining room meals.
• Maintain accurate records, including intake/output, bowel and bladder records, food consumption, and other required documentation.
• Empty and record urinary drainage units as assigned.
• Verify resident identification bands and report discrepancies.
• Complete charting and resident progress notes before the end of the shift.
• Provide shift report to oncoming staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.

Non-essential Duties:

• Support Hollenbeck Palm’s Core values – Quality of Life; Excellence; Compliance; Efficiency, Good Nature, Appreciation; and Balance.
• Must have a positive attitude, an attention to detail and enjoy interfacing with members and staff.

Requirements:

• CNA licensed by State of CA - Required
• CPR & First-Aid Certification - Required
• Fire Card (Hospital Fire & Life Safety) 
• Must clear criminal background with DOJ and FBI
• Ability to work in a healthcare setting with the senior population

Physical Requirements of Position

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; Moving, lifting, assisting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds using proper mechanics and/or assistive lifting devices. 
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity