CNA - Skilled - Franke - PRN

CNA - Skilled - Franke - PRN

Franke at Seaside HealthCare - Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Description

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing high-quality care to residents. The CNA ensures residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity while delivering services, maintaining a caring environment, and adhering to all regulations and facility standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Personal Care (35%)
  • Provide personal care according to each resident's plan of care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
  • Assist residents in maintaining and improving their functional abilities.
  • Ensure residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services.
• Resident Monitoring and Documentation (20%)
  • Collect and record residents' vital signs accurately.
  • Make regular rounds and promptly report any changes in residents' conditions.
  • Document care provided and residents' responses timely and accurately.
• Resident Interaction and Customer Service (15%)
  • Interact with residents warmly and promote a caring environment.
  • Respond promptly to call lights and residents' requests.
  • Assist with meals, encourage proper hydration, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Environmental Safety and Maintenance (10%)
  • Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment for residents.
  • Report environmental deficiencies such as lighting issues, equipment problems, or anything in need of repair.
  • Monitor for safety or fire hazards and report potential problems.
• Compliance and Training (10%)
  • Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
  • Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
• Transportation and Mobility Assistance (5%)
  • Transport residents within the community safely and assist with mobility as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and current certification.
• Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team, and basic computer skills for documentation purposes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and turn, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices as needed.
• Capacity to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical activities, such as bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work is performed in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.