Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT - 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

About the role

The Georgia War Veterans Home seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine daily nursing care and services to residents.

Responsibilities

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, ect., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor as soon as practical.
• Weigh residents in accordance with his/her plan of care.
• Report any significant weight loss or weight gain to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor in accordance with facility policies.
• Measure residents’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, output and food consumption and document in the official medical record.
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift and within easy reach of the resident.
• Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.).
• Record the resident’s food/fluid intake; report changes in the resident’s eating habits.
• Assist residents in accordance to their needs ranging from minimal assistance to total dependent care on activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of interventions in accordance with the resident’s needs/goals for care preferences and recognize standards of practice that address the identified limitations in ability to perform ADLs.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure injuries.
• Attend change of shift reports.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
• Provide non-pharmacological interventions for pain in accordance with the plan of care.
• Provide daily range of motion (ROM) exercises; record data as instructed.
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aids, etc.) as instructed.
• Report injuries of an unknown source including skin tears.
• Greet residents and escort them to their room; provide new resident orientation to the unit/facility.
• Assist nurses with admission, transfer and discharge functions.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate (if any), other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed; update and revise the personal inventory list as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognizes adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records, and computer maneuverability.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Must be competent to provide nursing and nursing related services and has completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program approved by the State of Georgia.
• Must Possess at a minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with laws in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.