CNA I

*Schedule options available: 2p-10p and 10pm-6am*. Limited needs on day shift. Flexible on days of the week but must be willing to work 2 weekend shifts per month*

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.

- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.

- Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.

- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.

- Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.

- Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.

- Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.

- Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.

- Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.

- Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.

- Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.

- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

- Performs other tasks as assigned.

- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.

- Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

- Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Requirements
Education

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses/Certification

- Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.

- Valid CPR certificate preferred.
Experience

- Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.