Certified Nurses Aide

• Must have a current NC CNA License.
• Must be dependable and cooperative with other team members.
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living as needed according to care plan (toileting, ambulation, eating, transferring, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, etc.)
• Assure that residents are dressed appropriately when in living areas of the home, or outside the building.
• Assist and teach the residents skills in self-help with activities and daily living to maximize their independence and freedom of movement.
• Based on training criteria, perform all personal care tasks. With completion of the 45 hour course, perform special health related tasks, as approved by doctors orders, approved and signed off by registered nurse.
• Provide personal assistance as needed, requested, or required.
• Respond to call bell or other signaling calls, in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Activities Coordinator in carrying out planned activities.
• Provide assistance with residents to keep clothes labeled, and in proper order. Ensure that all clothes are put away before shift is over.
• Assist residents receive their snacks, and assist them at mealtime as needed.
• Help orient new residents admitted to the home.
• Notify SIC/RCC when there is a need for medical attention of any resident or any other change in resident status.
• Be able to apply all rules and regulations pertaining to the use of restraints as ordered by physicians in writing.
• Between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, the primary responsibility of the personal care staff is to care for the residents needs, but be responsible for non-routine tasks in housekeeping such as mopping, spilled water, soiling on the floor, or laundry.
• Between the hours of 9:00PM and 7:00AM, the primary responsibility of the personal care staff is to care for the residents needs, but housekeeping duties may be assigned by Administrator or SIC, if these duties do not interfere with the personal care of residents, or do not disrupt the resident’s normal pattern of sleep.
• Report any accident or incident to Administrator or SIC.
• Help maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Work cooperatively with all other staff and relate favorably to residents, their families, and visitors.
• Ability to provide assistance to Residents with IADL’s such as, but not limited to: laundry, housekeeping, assistance with phone and computer devices, moving within the community, assistance with transportation, assistance with shopping.
• Be familiar with and be able to apply all of the Adult Care Home’s accident, fire safety, OSHA, and emergency procedures.
• Be familiar with the Adult Care Home’s Residents Bill of Rights and assist residents in exercising their rights.
• Assure careful treatment of Adult Care Home equipment and utilization of supplies.
• Read and adhere to all Adult Care Home and employee policies.
• Participate in any job-related continuing education as required by Administrator. Twelve (12) CEU per year, 6 of those which must be specifically dementia, twenty (20) on Memory Care Unit within 6 months of hire. Additionally, 6 hours of dementia training within 5 days of hire.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with licensing rules and the homes administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation as required in resident services, such as progress notes, incidents, changes in condition, appearance, and behavior of residents.
• Follow all rules and duties outlines in the Medication Tech job description when applicable.

STANDARDS:

• Residents always come first, and their needs will be met, unless there is a conflict with the needs of others, or the organization as a whole.
• Employees will execute this position with an optimistic attitude; while expressing compassion, patience, and understanding for our residents.
• Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering or illegal drugs or alcohol. Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.

Working Behaviors:

• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Practice safety in working with and around our Community.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.
• Promote Coastal Pointe in a positive way.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance
• 401k w/ Matching
• PTO
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Chaplain/Counseling Program
• Attendance Incentive/Bonus Program
• Shift Differential