CNA Days

About the Role

Anchor Post Acute is a 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility located in Aiken, SC. We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents by assisting with daily nursing care and services according to each resident's individualized care plan.

What You'll Do

• Identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., using wristband or photo card file
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner
• Report all changes in resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical
• Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift that they occur
• Maintain confidentiality of resident protected health information and report suspected violations
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do
• Prepare resident rooms for receiving new residents (bed made, name tags up, admission kit available)
• Greet and escort residents to their room, introduce to roommates and other personnel
• Inventory and mark resident's personal possessions; store resident's clothing
• Assist residents with packing personal possessions when transferring or discharging
• Transport residents to new rooms or to receiving area; assist with loading/unloading vehicles
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a calm environment
• Participate in shift nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Make beds, put extra covers on beds as requested
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents as instructed
• Weigh and measure residents as instructed
• Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently
• Answer resident calls promptly
• Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (location, temperature, etc.)
• Record resident's food/fluid intake; report changes in eating habits to supervisor
• 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 including dental/mouth care, bathing, hair combing, dressing and undressing
• Keep residents dry by changing 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 residents for physical examinations
• Observe and report presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent bedsores
• Report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents; record and report data as instructed
• Perform special treatments as instructed
• Immediately notify supervisor of any resident leaving/missing from the facility
• Use only equipment you have been trained to use; report defective equipment to supervisor
• Honor resident's refusal of treatment requests and report such requests to supervisor

Requirements

• Active South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification
• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Assistant Program
• Current CPR Certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 10th grade education
• 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 in situations 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

• $15-$19/hour based on experience
• $4/hour Shift Differential for Saturday and Sunday (7a-7p)
• 12-Hour Shifts Available Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits (Full-Time)
• 401(k) with Company Match (Full-Time)
• Gym Membership & Weight-Loss Program Reimbursement (Full-Time)
• Tuition Reimbursement to Help Grow Your Career (Full-Time)
• Supportive Team Environment & Opportunities for Advancement