CNA( 3p-11P) $2,500 Sign On Bonus

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $15-$18/hour based on experience
• Shift Differential: $2/hour for weekday 2nd shifts
• Weekend Differential: $3/hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
• Schedule: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

About the Role

Edgefield Post Acute is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehab facility with an excellent reputation, conveniently located in Edgefield, South Carolina, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta. We believe outstanding resident care starts with exceptional people. We value the relationships we build with our residents, their families, our coworkers, and our community. If you're passionate about caring for others and enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Help residents safely transfer and ambulate
• Take and record vital signs and report changes to the nursing team
• Answer call lights promptly and provide exceptional customer service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families every day
• Identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts in an informative, descriptive manner
• Report all accidents, incidents, and changes in resident condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Report all complaints and grievances made by residents
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed
• Ensure resident rooms are ready for receiving new residents
• Greet and escort residents to their rooms, introduce to roommates and personnel
• Inventory and mark resident's personal possessions, store clothing
• Assist residents with packing for transfers or discharge; transport to new rooms or receiving area
• Assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles as necessary
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a calm environment
• Meet with shift nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids
• Make beds and put extra covers on beds as requested
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs); weigh and measure residents
• Check residents who are unable to call for help frequently
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements; record food/fluid intake
• Report changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Keep water pitchers clean and filled, within easy reach
• Perform after meal care (remove trays, clean hands/face/clothing)
• Assist residents with dental/mouth care, bath functions, combing hair, dressing and undressing
• Keep residents dry by changing gowns, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental)
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed
• Assist in preparing residents for physical examinations
• Observe and report pressure areas, skin breakdowns, and injuries of unknown source
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents; record and report data
• Perform special treatments as instructed
• Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility
• Use only equipment you have been trained to use; report defective equipment
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information
• Report known or suspected unauthorized disclosure of information
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property
• Honor resident's refusal of treatment requests and report such requests to your supervisor

Requirements

• Current South Carolina CNA certification
• Must possess at least a 10th grade education
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• A passion for providing outstanding resident care

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of the state
• CPR certification preferred

Physical Demands

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear
• Frequent use of office related equipment including copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually low to moderate

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team