CNA

About the role

Union Post Acute is a long-term care and rehabilitation community with an excellent reputation located in Union, South Carolina, just a short drive from Spartanburg. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, home-like environment for all residents, whether they reside in our assisted living or skilled nursing community. We are currently looking for compassionate, energetic, and dedicated South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our growing team.

What You'll Do

• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Provide compassionate, resident-centered care
• Help residents maintain dignity, comfort, and independence
• Work alongside nurses and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional care
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.
• 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 you observe on the shift that they occur
• 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 (bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.)
• Greet residents and escort them to their room; introduce them to roommates and other personnel as appropriate
• Inventory and mark the resident's 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
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the unit and shift
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed
• 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 that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
• Answer resident calls promptly
• Check residents routinely to ensure their personal care needs are being met
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements; record the resident's food/fluid intake
• Report changes in the resident's eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift
• Perform after meal care (remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.)
• Assist residents with daily functions (dental and mouth care, bath functions, combing hair, dressing and undressing)
• Keep residents dry (change gown, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled)
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.)
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed
• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination
• 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
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents; record and report data as instructed
• Perform special treatments as instructed
• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility
• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request and report such requests to your supervisor

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse's Assistant program
• ACTIVE and unencumbered South Carolina CNA Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 10th grade education
• Compassion, reliability, and a desire to provide high-quality care
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and 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 only 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

Pay & Schedule

• Competitive wages based on experience: $15.50 – $19.45/hr (including shift differentials)
• 12-Hour Shifts Available — Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (Full-Time)
• Excellent healthcare benefits (Full-Time)
• Gym membership reimbursement (Full-Time)
• Weight-loss program reimbursement (Full-Time)
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development