CNA - Lakeside
Company: Pioneer Health Care Management Inc
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Certified Nursing
Assistant Reports to: Director of Nursing - Facility Effective
Date: 12/14/2020 Review Date: NA Position Summary: The certified
nursing assistant position provides quality nursing care to
residents; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates
work within the department, as well as with other departments;
reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds
to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate
supervisor with tasks to support department operations. Core
Responsibilities: Provides quality nursing care to residents in an
environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice
and individuality as illustrated by the following: Provides
individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability
to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and
psychosocial well-being. Is knowledgeable of the individualized
care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents
according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning
process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff
with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs
and preferences. Attends to the individual needs of residents,
which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene,
feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic
appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion,
communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care
requirements. Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of
residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with
residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring
environment. Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights,
including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is
responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or
administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or
violation of residents’ rights. Assists in maintaining a safe, neat
and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the
charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems. Protects the
personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses,
dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and
memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to
established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing
items. Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and
promptly reports these changes to appropriate licensed nursing
personnel. Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin
integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage
by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile
residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other
areas. Answers residents’ call bells promptly and courteously.
Performs various tasks assigned by the charge nurse, including
checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments
and collecting specimens. Assists with orienting residents and
their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit
when transfers occur. Lifts, moves and transports residents, using
proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the
residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors. Assists and
escorts residents for appointments such as at the beauty shop or
attending activities or church services. Participates in activities
and functions as directed. Practices careful and efficient use of
supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for
resident charge items. Completes certified nursing assistant
records documenting care provided or other information in keeping
with department policies. Performs all job responsibilities in
accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures,
including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where
indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Walks
extensively to and from various locations of the unit while making
rounds and transports residents within the facility. Promotes a
homelike environment for residents. Responds to inquiries relating
to his or her particular area or to requests from residents,
visitors and other personnel within given time frames and
established policy. Minimum Qualifications: Must hold a current
Nurse Aide Certification in the State of Michigan Must be able to
read, write and understand the English language
Keywords: Pioneer Health Care Management Inc, Westland , CNA - Lakeside, Healthcare , Sterling Heights, Michigan