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Indiana Fitness Works

CNA/QMA

Indiana Fitness Works, Columbus, Indiana, United States, 47201

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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview Position: Certified Nursing Assistant. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, observing health status, and ensuring a clean, safe, and respectful environment in accordance with the care plan and facility policies.

Responsibilities

Observe and report changes in residents' health status to the Charge Nurse

Provide assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to the plan of care

Document all care provided and observations made while delivering care

Perform personal care tasks (bathing, shaving, hair care) for residents as instructed

Assist residents to and from chairs and in/out of bed, using proper body mechanics

Change positions of bedfast residents as needed

Follow infection control procedures as instructed

Meal service support

Demonstrate the ability to read and write English

Demonstrate physical ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp, hear, and respond to pages and call lights

Use good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician

Observe and report drug reactions commonly suffered by residents

Demonstrate knowledge of using appropriate drug references

Maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance of medication carts/rooms and a clean working environment

Direct nursing assistants if applicable

Perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description

Attend required in-services

Be alert to and safeguard the welfare of residents

Foster good relationships between employees, residents, families, and physicians

Answer every call light and alarm promptly and courteously; treat each light as an emergency until answered

Keep work areas and utility rooms clean; store equipment properly and as scheduled

Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, employee, or visitor to your supervisor

All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or designee

Qualifications

Ability to read and write English

Ability to bend, lift, squat, walk, grasp, hear, and respond to pages and call lights

Show good judgment in care delivery and drug administration as ordered by physician

Employment details

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries : Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Columbus, IN

Location-based postings and salary ranges are provided for reference:

Columbus, IN $36,400 - $58,240

Franklin, IN $36,400 - $58,240

Columbus, IN postings updated periodically.

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