Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

We are currently seeking qualified Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team at Bibb Medical Center's Nursing Home. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility.
• Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
• Helping patients eat and take medications.
• Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages.
• Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff.
• Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
• Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort.

Requirements

• Currently certified by the State of Alabama as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• One (1) year geriatric experience preferred but not required.
• CPR or BLS certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. Must remain current during employment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs.
• Physical strength and stamina.

Skills

• Enjoy interacting with others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time