Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Licensed Nursing staff, the
CNA/HHA will strive for excellence by having the willingness to exceed expectations in
the effective and efficient delivery of resident care by assisting residents with daily
activities, self-administration of medications, monitoring their vital signs and reporting
their mental, physical, or emotional conditions. Will also perform light housekeeping and
bed making. Assumes responsibility to be knowledgeable of current residents’ conditions
and medical issues, as well as all other information pertinent to providing their care by
getting a verbal report at the beginning of scheduled shift from the charge nurse and
giving a verbal report to the charge nurse before end of shift. Must be knowledgeable in
the performance and documentation of vital signs. Performs all required documentation
accurately and thoroughly Assists with residents’ meals whether feeding or serving.
Offers food and hydration throughout the shift. Be trained in and able to perform
medication reminders per the house policy and assists residents with self-administration
of medications. Aids with resident’s personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming and
toileting. Provides exercise, active or passive, including taking immobile residents
outdoors in good weather. Assists residents with safety needs such as transfers, and
position changes plus assures a safe environment. In the absence of the Director of
Nursing, will report any concerns directly to the charge nurse on duty or on call. Feel
confident in calling for emergency medical services when directed by the on-call nurse or
house superior. Assists residents with mobility where applicable. Will be cognizant of the
residents’ environment, performs general home management functions such as light
housekeeping and bed making as necessary and reports all safety concerns to the charge
nurse. Report repair and supply needs to the charge nurse. Be responsible for continued
education by attending in-services and regularly scheduled staff meetings and completing
five hours of continuing education a year. Must maintain current certification. Complies
with all resident care philosophies and understands residents’ rights. Establish a
therapeutic relationship with residents, co-workers, and superiors. Acknowledges and
reinforces strengths of peers, respects others and is tolerant of diverse opinions.
Demonstrate skill in time management by organizing resident assignments, prioritizing
residents’ needs. Adapt to unexpected changes in workload or resident conditions.
Communicates any residents’ change of condition promptly to the charge nurse.
Always maintain a professional attitude when dealing with residents, families, peers and
supervisors. Demonstrate a good work ethic by being reliable; being present and on time
for all scheduled shifts. Have knowledge of and comply with all laws regarding resident
confidentiality. Conforms to policy standards of dress code. Performs other duties as
assigned by supervising staff.