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Mississippi Employer CNA Certified Nursing Assistant in Pascagoula, Mississippi
Provides direct non-professional patient/resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the patients/residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned.
Conduct regular direct care rounds on assigned unit to monitor activates and ensure residents needs are met including assisting with activates of daily living.
Maintain positive relationships with the residents/patients
Notify Charge Nurse and/or RN supervisor of any resident/patient change in condition
Obtain vital signs, weights, and heights as instructed by charge nurse
Complete all assigned duties
Complete all assigned documentation
Maintain TCU Go Home folders in patient rooms with pertinent educational information.
Coordinate and prepare for new admissions, transfers, discharge of residents in the transitional Care Unit
Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding resident rights
Maintain safe and clean work area
Provide light housekeeping in a resident rooms and general areas. Notify housekeeping staff of further cleaning needs
Properly stores equipment and supplies
Ensure Infection prevention and control practices
Report Hazardous conditions, incidents and accidents, and allegations to Charge Nurse/RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
Assist in orientation and training as delegated
Attend orientation and in-service
Attend staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned or designated
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Long Term Care/skilled nursing care experience preferred
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
Valid State issued Identification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
Intermediate computer skills.
Pay of Rate: Depending on experience