Certified Nurse Assistant III

Job Description

Position Summary

Acts as lead care partner, directing and guiding assigned staff for successful care of residents. Performs a variety of direct care and life enriching activities necessary for the overall personal well-being and comfort of the resident.  Leads coworkers, with education based expertise, to provide a holistic model of care for residents.  Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of the resident rooms and common areas; may perform administrative and clerical tasks as directed; may be involved in the development of the resident’s comprehensive plan of care.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for managing and guiding assigned staff.
• Ensures medication administration is tracked and recorded correctly.
• Responsible for daily direction and/or assistance of resident’s activities of daily living
• Become familiar with residents preferences in order to personalize their care.
• Assist residents with social, personal, and health care needs as required
• Provides Life Enrichment opportunities to improve the quality of resident life.
• Responsible for accurate documentation and prompt reporting of discrepancies to appropriate personnel
• Responsible for knowing and properly applying, safety, infection control, and risk management procedures
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of the Resident rooms.
• Communicate on a regular basis with immediate supervisor regarding resident’s status and condition
• May be responsible for providing training to other Resident Service Providers.
• Participates in dining services programs to include hospitality driven wait staff style service, removal of dishes, following proper sanitary functions in cleaning dishes and resetting tables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) The license in good standing in the State of operation.
• Holds valid Medication Administration license/authorization in state of operation; QMAP- A/L, MedTech, Med Aide, Nurse Delegation.
• 1-year of experience working with senior adults is required. Preferably in Assisted Living or Memory Care setting.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Must possess excellent customer service skills

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• The position requires medium-heavy physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up in excess of 50 pounds of force repeatedly to move objects.
• Stands and walks constantly during working hours with occasional sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, and fine motor control with fingers. Also requires grasping.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, body excretions, and communicable diseases
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members, and visitors frequently.

Additional Information

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