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Medilodge Richmond CNA in Richmond, Michigan
Under supervision, provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities. Qualifications: Education: ? High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certification: ? Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. Experience: ? Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred. Essential Functions: ? Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs. ? Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care. ? Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding. ? Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas. ? Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed ? Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility. ? Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. ? Performs other tasks as assigned.. ? Documentation on flow sheets as directed. ? Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care. ? Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures. ? Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progess in achieving restorative goals. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ? Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. ? Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.