GENERAL SUMMARY:

The CNA assists the licensed nursing staff by giving personal care to residents to enhance their quality of life.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

1. Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, transfers, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, turning, toileting and exercising.

2. Completes resident vital signs, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.

3. Reports and records observations and results of vital signs, and procedures and specimens when indicated.

4. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.

5. Answers call lights promptly.

6. Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.