CNA - FH

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by supervisor.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe immediately.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facil­ity when recording information.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).
• Store resident’s clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged. 
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist residents with loading/unloading as necessary.
• Greet and escort residents to their room.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Give or assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.).