CNA 3p-11p

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.

Pay

• Starting Pay: $15-$18/hour (based on experience)
• $2/hour Shift Differential for weekday 2nd & 3rd shifts
• $3/hour Weekend Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to our 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
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner
• Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift that they occur
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (e.g., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available)
• Greet residents and escort them to their room, introduce resident to roommate and other personnel as appropriate
• Make resident comfortable, inventory and mark personal possessions, store resident’s clothing
• Assist residents with packing personal possessions when being transferred or discharged
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area, assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis
• Meet with nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas and improve services
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids
• Make beds, put extra covers on beds as requested
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed
• Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
• Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements and record food/fluid intake
• Report changes in resident’s eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water
• Perform after meal care (e.g., remove trays, clean resident’s hands, face, clothing)
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Follow work assignments and schedules in completing assigned tasks
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel to maintain nursing services
• Notify the facility when late or absent from work
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals
• Assist residents with daily functions (e.g., dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing, combing hair)
• Keep residents dry by changing gowns, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (e.g., 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 the resident for physical examinations
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents
• Perform special treatments as instructed
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility
• Use only equipment you have been trained to use and report defective equipment
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of resident information
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request and report such requests to your supervisor

Requirements

• Current South Carolina CNA certification
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Passion for providing outstanding resident care
• Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• CPR certification preferred

Benefits

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

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 (e.g., copier, scanner, fax, telephone, calculator)
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Work Environment

The work environment is usually low to moderate noise level.