Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN

Job Summary

We're hiring CNAs (Skilled nursing) on a PRN basis for 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. & 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.). Plymouth Place is a Certified Great Place to Work committed to providing exceptional care and a supportive environment for our residents.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Applies skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through Pillars of Excellence: People Stewardship, Service Quality, Growth.
• Affords assistance with move-ins, hygiene, mobility, toileting, eating, and recreational activities.
• Assesses resident needs and provides necessary nursing care as per resident's care plan.
• Handles resident, family, or physician complaints/concerns, referring issues to DON as necessary.
• Respects advance directives and supports residents to a dignified death; provides emotional and spiritual support to family and other staff as needed.
• Responds to life-threatening situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Participates in department and/or unit performance improvement activities.
• Conducts rounds with oncoming CNAs to ensure continuity of care to residents.
• Provides direct physical care (bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulating) to residents to the extent they are incapable of performing these activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, homelike atmosphere and respects the individuality of each resident.
• Monitors residents and reports all new signs, symptoms, resident complaints, alterations in skin integrity, and changes in functional status to licensed nurse or nursing supervisor.
• Assists with admissions to Assisted Living by preparing room, welcoming new resident and family, providing for basic immediate needs, and gradually introducing resident to schedule and activities for residents.
• Answers call lights promptly, informs residents of delays, and notifies charge nurse or nursing supervisor if unable to complete work in a timely manner.
• Transports residents to and from appointments and assists Life Enrichment personnel in transporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of charting systems (Point Click Care).
• Familiarity with patient care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and interact with residents, families, and employees.
• Successful completion of a State-approved CNA course and CNA competency testing.
• Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Experience with the geriatric population preferred.
• Minimum of one year CNA experience desired.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be able to add and subtract, read a thermometer, and use a balance or digital scale.
• Must be able to read a graduated cylinder.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to meet required physical requirements of the job.
• High School diploma or GED required.