Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center is a Residential Health Care Facility that provides high-quality care through continuous improvement and the involvement of an interdisciplinary team and the entire community. We respond to the rights, needs, and concerns of our residents, families, and staff by creating a caring environment where each person is respected.

Responsibilities

• Regularly measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration.
• Providing direct patient care in accordance with state, federal, and facility guidelines.
• Providing general nursing care to patients in accordance with the facility’s nursing policy and procedure.
• Addressing problems identified in the patient care plan.
• Assisting residents with mobility and daily activities such as walking, getting dressed, brushing teeth, eating, etc.
• Aiding in lifting, turning, and repositioning residents in and out of bed.
• Aiding in eating and drinking, and ensuring they receive proper nutrition and hydration.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient information, including ADLs, vital signs, food intake, and any observations or changes in the patient's condition.
• Reporting this information to the nursing staff.
• Recording all entries on notes, charts, etc. in a descriptive manner.
• Aiding with medical procedures such as collecting specimens, dressing changes, applying simple dressings, and monitoring intravenous (IV) fluids (under the supervision of nurses or other healthcare professionals).
• Communicating important patient information, reporting any changes or concerns, and contributing to the overall care plan.

Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current CNA certification through Minnesota.
• A cleared background check.
• Strong communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• The ability to interact with a variety of people and foster a team philosophy.
• The ability to negotiate and interact effectively with staff, patients, families, and professional/regulatory agents.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid time off and extra pay for holidays.
• $3,500 sign on bonus (full time)/$1,750 (part time), paid out in 12 months.
• Pick up bonuses.
• Perfect attendance bonus.
• Shift differentials.
• Anniversary bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Educational in-services and seminars.