CNA

Inglis enables people with disabilities – and those who care for them – to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. It is essential that all duties are performed with the highest level of integrity, while supporting Inglis Values and Standards of Excellence, ensuring the achievement of competencies and compliance with regulatory agencies.

About the role

As the Certified Nursing Assistant, your primary purpose is to provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care to meet personal care needs and comfort, and to provide services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan as directed by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Records all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reports all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Manager/Supervisor immediately.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed to the Nurse Manager/Supervisor immediately.
• Immediately notifies the Nurse Manager/Supervisor of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
• Observes and reports the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Reports injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears and bruises.
• Maintains intake and output records as instructed.
• Weighs and measures residents as instructed; notify nurse of changes in weight.
• Measures and records temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) as instructed.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state law.
• Must have one-year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level.

Pay

$19.10/hour