The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for administering direct resident care and performing any other duties deemed necessary to ensure optimal resident care. Works under direction and supervision of the licensed nurse.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides all direct Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care for residents. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves. Assists with meals and feeding residents. Ambulates, turns and positions residents. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Always demonstrates an awareness and understanding of resident's needs and comfort and safety; follows through accurately to provide residents with comfort and safety and good nursing care.
• Performs I&Os; checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
• Completes daily documentation in residents' health record as directed
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Maintains good working relations with nursing unit staff and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
• Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Reports observations of residents to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
• With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area.
• Communicates resident care data, observations, and information to other health care team members.
• Uses downtime effectively to make rounds, stock, clean or performs other appropriate actions within scope of responsibility.
• Safely practices resident care according to policies, procedures, and established practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform resident care in a calm, efficient and professional manner.
• Functions as a team member, demonstrating the initiative to assist team members in completing assignments.
• Completes unit support duties as assigned by unit nurse and/or DON.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Current Montana CNA License.
• Previous CNA experience with acceptable references preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.