Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch. Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Sign-on bonus available for full-time and part-time roles; daily pay option offered.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5× holiday pay
• 1.5× overtime pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily pay
• Referral bonus
• Shift differential for evening and night shifts
• Sign-on bonus (full-time and part-time only)

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment
• Provide personal care (grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident rooms on a regular basis
• Ambulate and transfer residents using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned
• Routinely turn and position residents as necessary
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to the charge nurse
• Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment
• Participate in collecting data needed for accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care
• Provide input to nurses for development of the plan of care
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless bed-bound), ensuring food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available if needed, and assistance is provided to residents who cannot feed themselves
• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output as directed
• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas
• Assist nursing staff with basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light, and noise control
• Take TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration), blood pressure, weigh residents, etc., as directed
• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs
• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff as requested
• Perform other special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant certification from the state
• Current/active CPR certification (preferred)
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet/Intranet navigation
• Highest level of professionalism with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives
• Customer service oriented with ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high quality and productivity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and make independent decisions
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Function independently with personal integrity and ability to work effectively with employees and vendors

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical activity: heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 or more pounds
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• Standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day
• Bending and/or stooping for more than 1 hour at a time

About Eastern Healthcare Group

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused. Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.