Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps patients/residents with comprehensive and personalized health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. The CNA assists patients/residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and exercising.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or CNA Supervisor, work closely with the nursing staff to ensure coordination of patient care
• Provides physical support for patients/resident's daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring to/from bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients
• Ensures proper resident/patient diet based on their dietary restrictions
• Measures and records food and liquid intake
• Examines patients for open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine
• Notes and communicates patient/resident behavior and changes in mood
• Gathers medical supplies
• Cleans rooms and bed linens
• Checks and records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Answers to patient calls and needs
• May aide patients being transported to and from appointments
• All other duties, as assigned

Skills and abilities

• Good collaboration and teamwork skills with the nursing staff
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Meets all health requirements, as required by law
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certification
• Current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment, preferred. Some facilities may require this.

Physical requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards
• Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!