Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, Massachusetts. As a CNA, you will provide high-quality care to our residents, working closely with our nursing staff to ensure their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine care to residents, including assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist with serving meals, feeding residents, and meal documentation
• Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Assist with scheduling appointments and transporting residents to activities and appointments
• Monitor resident conditions and report any unusual conditions, accidents, or incidents to the nurse
• Participate in informal and formal resident care meetings as requested
• Follow all health, sanitary, and infection control policies and maintain established standards of practice

Requirements:

• C.N.A. certification as evidenced by completion of Nurse's Aide Training Program approved in accordance with the State of Massachusetts Public Health Code and a passing score on the MA Nurse's Aide Certification Exam
• Clean ASI registry check
• Previous CNA experience desirable, but not essential
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required - bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Mechanical devices are provided and are required to assist in proper lifting techniques

Behavioral Competencies:

• Accountability: Demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization's Mission and values
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers
• Trust and Respect: Demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers

Technical Competencies:

• Understands responsibilities concerning confidentiality, safety, and accident and fire prevention
• Demonstrates proper techniques in relation to body mechanics
• Properly utilizes techniques in performing Activities of Daily Living, assisted feeding, and providing nourishments
• Takes vital signs and weights, records as facility instructed
• Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential
• Follows and complies with all State and Federal regulations as well as established Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Maintains all pertinent records in an accurate, timely, efficient, and confidential manner
• Project a professional image always

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