Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford is searching for caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Medications (CNA-M) as well as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Essential Job Duties of a CNA-M:

  Provide compassionate care and to advocate for our residents while being respectful and empathetic of their needs.

• Administer routine oral medications following universal precautions.  Administration of PRN medication only after an assessment of the resident has been made by a licensed nurse.

• Record medications and any pertinent information related to same.

• Keep medication room and cart clean, orderly, and adequately stocked at all times, and secure when not in use.

• Take and record vital signs (TPR, B/P, apical pulse when appropriate).

• All other duties as assigned/required by licensed nurse and/or supervisor.

Essential Job Duties of CNA:

• Assist resident with all daily personal care including bathing, dressing, beauty care, hair care, shaving, nail trimming and dental hygiene offering privacy in a dignified manner maintaining proper universal precautions* at all times.

• Transfer residents to and from bed to chair using the proper transfer technique* i.e. 1-2 assist, use of gait belt, stand lift or hoyer lift.

• Assist at mealtime:  transport residents to and from the dining area, check diet trays with diet orders, serve trays, help feed residents, and remove trays.  Serve food and beverages at snack times.

• Chart accurate information on forms as instructed, treating all resident information with confidentiality.

• Report any observations of residents regarding physical and emotional condition to the licensed nurse immediately.

• Work cooperatively with co-workers and other departments, being compassionate and empathetic of co-workers needs.

Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford has openings for:

• Full time

• Part-time

• Per-diem

• Flexible hours available to suit your specific needs!!

New Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAS) and CNAS in current CNA training programs are encouraged to apply!

Pinnacle Sanford offers:

• Competitive wage based on years of experience & generous weekend shift differentials

• $2500 SIGN ON BONUS for full time CNAs and $1,000 for part time CNAs.

• Opportunities for growth (tuition reimbursement and in-house training)

• Work/ life balance: flexibility with days/ hours available

• 401K, Medical & Dental offered to full time employees

• Generous earned benefit time package for FT/PT employees

Education/Experience:

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant License

OR

2.  Successful completion of an educational program approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and current CNA-M certificate.