Graduate NA

Responsibilities

• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Ambulate residents.
• Apply proper lifting and transferring techniques.
• Provide proper positioning and use of postural supports.
• Maintain residents' positioning, as needed.
• Weigh residents on schedule and record weights accurately.
• Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing.
• Directly respond, within the scope of practice, to the needs and concerns of residents and family members.
• Work with the care giving team to identify and resolve resident and family issues.
• Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
• Treat residents with compassion and dignity.
• Establish effective communication/interaction with residents and families.
• Sure residents are given the correct diet.
• Use proper feeding techniques while respecting personal dignity and meeting the residents' needs for socialization.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have graduated from a NA Training course within the past 60 days in the practicing state.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant certification within 120 days of hire.
• Once certified, your title will change to Certified Nurse Assistant and employee must maintain a current certification in the state throughout employment.
• Have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Willing to assist others, including co-workers.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Meet all local health regulations, pass post-employment physical exam if required.
• This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Unlimited referral bonuses and more!