Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA

About the Role

The CNA is a member of the community nursing team whose responsibility is to assist professional nursing personnel by delivering direct hands-on nursing care to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents on a daily basis. The CNA is also responsible for assisting the residents to achieve the highest level of functioning while living as normal a lifestyle as possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist the resident with completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Respond to residents call lights to provide maximum comfort, safety and privacy
• Transport residents by ambulation or by wheelchair to areas of community (dining room, lobby and activities)
• Report any significant findings/observations to nurse immediately
• Assist residents on admission, transfer and discharge to make a smooth transition
• Responsible for the safekeeping of residents' personal possessions
• Keep resident rooms neat and safe
• Follow proper infection control techniques
• Respect the rights of each resident, particularly privacy and confidentiality
• Re-teach resident to perform ADL skills
• Provide restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensures follow-up occurs
• Converse with resident and family; assist them on adjustment to the community
• Ensure adequate hydration and nutrition of resident; report deviations from norm to the Charge Nurse promptly
• Perform blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output and weights accurately

Qualifications

• Certified and state tested as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state employed; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund