Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA - Washington, UT

Responsibilities

• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this Community when recording information.
• Report all changes in a resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Change Nurse as soon as practical.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admissions kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Auxiliary residents in loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assist with residents’ daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other Community personnel, to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must Possess a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant |CNA course & exam.
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant |CNA in accordance with state laws of this state.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

Benefits

• Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options.
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life).
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs.
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work).