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**Position Summary - Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. - Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and emotional environment for the Residents.

**Qualifications - Must be a CNA in good standing with the state. - Preferred to have successfully completed four (4) months of CNA employment, all state required training programs, and a competency evaluation program. - Must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment. - Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. - Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors. - Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers. - Must maintain regular attendance. - Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exams if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigations and reference inquiries.

**Duties and Tasks

General - Observe and practice safety according to community policy and procedure, - Be able to explain and demonstrate fire/emergency procedures, - Properly use and maintain community equipment. Show respect for community property, - Demonstrate and be able to explain infection control and isolation procedures, - Demonstrate and be able to explain proper body mechanics, - Ensure that residents are given correct diet as directed by the DON, - Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents' needs for socialization. - Make beds correctly and wrinkle free and maintain residents rooms in a neat, orderly and clutter-free manner, - Support residents participation in activity programs, - Promote and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, residents, visitors, volunteers and regulators, - Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to needs and concerns of residents and family members, - Work with the care-giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues. - Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs, - Treat residents with compassion and dignity, - Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and their families, - Ensure residents right to privacy (visual and auditory), - Maintain confidentiality of resident and community records/information, - Show respect for residents personal property, - Ensure residents are dressed appropriately, consistent with weather conditions and according to their wishes, - Recognize each residents ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care-giving environment. - Communicate with members of the care-giving team about residents personal choices, - Communicate residents end of life concerns and wishes to the Charge Nurse.

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