Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lenbrook Square Foundation 3747 Peachtree Rd NE - Atlanta, GA 30319

Overview

Position Type Full Time Education Level Vocational Degree Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed practical nurses. Duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting with all ADL's, ambulating and transfers, taking and recording vital signs, as well as maintaining the confidentiality of the resident and facility. Care duties will be performed with an emphasis on ensuring privacy, respect, dignity, physical comfort, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistance devices and body mechanics.
• Turn and reposition residents as needed.
• Make beds every day, changing linens per facility policy and as needed.
• Obtain vital signs as directed by the nurse.
• Care for incontinent residents and document episodes of the assigned residents.
• Measure and record intake and output and document food and nourishment intake
• Keep assigned residents' bedside area clean at all times and personal belongings in orderly arrangement.
• Assist with development and review of care plans in conjunction with nursing and other disciplines.
• Assist in orientation of new nursing assistants and performing various procedures.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Exhibit and perform proper hand-washing techniques.
• Maintain proper infection control when handling clothing and linens.
• Detect, correct, and report to the charge nurse any unsafe conditions, which may result in bodily injury or fire.
• Receive communication from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift for the assigned residents.
• Execute duties and responsibilities in conformance with the established routine.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and change in condition of the resident to the charge nurse.

Qualifications

Education and experience required: Valid Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. Minimum of one (1) year experience in long-term care/acute care setting. Must have CPR certification. Internal candidates will be evaluated upon completion of educational training.

Schedule: 7am-3pm Friday-Monday OR 7am-3pm Mon-Fri and every other weekend OR 3pm-11pm Friday-Monday

Pay: $18.93-$21.00

Lenbrook is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Lenbrook Square Foundation