To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental and psychosocial environment for the residents.

YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED IN MISSISSIPPI. THERE IS NOT A COMPACT CERTIFICATE FOR C.N.A'S

1. Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care and skin care.
2. Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices.
3. Assist with resident recreation programs.
4. Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every 2 hours unless otherwise indicated and document food and fluid intake.
5. Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program.
6. Take vital signs and record.
7. Take heights and weights and record.
8. Assist in the dining room as assigned.
9. Assist in maintaining resident ’s environment.
10. Change linens.
11. Read and follow resident ADL care plan.
12. Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
13. Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse.
14. Document care provisions on the designated record.
15. All other duties as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
16. Understand and follow all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
17. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.