CNA Full Time 12 hour Days

Job Description

Assists the professional nursing team members by performing certified nursing assistant duties according to Pinnacle Living policies and procedures. Provides encouragement and assistance designed to motivate residents to their maximum level of independence.

Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Nursing Assistant Program.
• Credentialed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

Job Duties

• Provides assistance with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, nourishment and fluids, skin care, turning and positioning for residents with limited mobility per care plan or service plan.
• Affords residents encouragement and assistance in life enrichment programming in accordance with their individualized service plan.
• Observes residents' behavior patterns and reports all changes/differences to nurse in charge for care plan and individualized service plan revisions.
• Affords residents assistance in and out of bed, walks with residents according to plan of care or service plan, and assists residents to the bathroom as needed.
• Completes weights and vitals per plan of care or service plan.
• Documents care provided in medical record.
• Responds to call lights pleasantly within established guidelines.
• Affords residents assistance to social and dining events and encourages their participation.
• Provides emotional support, comfort, and safety to all residents.
• Maintains the environment neat, clean, and safe.
• Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the nurse in charge immediately.
• Attends in-service education programs, team conferences, care plan, or individualized service plan (IAP) meetings as scheduled.
• Completes Relias Learning assignments and all other assigned in-services.
• Upholds the resident Bill of Rights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within nursing assistance, typically acquired through certified program.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.
• Ability to clean up bodily fluids or simple safety hazard based on situation and need.

Supervision and Decision Making

• Exercised moderate level of guidance and direction – work is reviewed at critical points for soundness of judgement and overall adequacy.
• Independent decisions are made based on standard policies and practices.
• Ability to assist resident based on nurse plans and direction.
• Basic problem solving. Problems are solved with the next highest level of guidance from a more experienced tech.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pushing and pulling.
• Work is fast paced with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing. Flexibility in scheduling as work on weekends, evening holidays and during inclement weather is required to meet the needs of the residents.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds and smells of a typical healthcare environment including interacting with persons who have dementia.

INCA Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays.
• Holiday Pay — for non-exempt team members.
• PTO with a Cash Out option available.
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth.
• One Paid Personal Day per year.
• Free parking available.
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b).
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available.
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP.
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families.
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy.
• Short-term Disability Insurance available.
• Immunizations available.
• Tuition Assistance Program available.
• Team Member referral bonus available.
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVAILABLE Depending on location.

Company Description

Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.