Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sign On Bonus $2,000 (F/t & P/t only)

Daily Pay!!!

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Summary:

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Benefits and Perks:

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental + Vison

·         401k

·         Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

·         1.5 Holiday Pay

·         1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week

·         Employee recognition programs

·         Daily Pay

·         Referral bonus

·          Shift Differential (Evening and Night Shift)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•        Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.

•        Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.

•        Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.

•        Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.

•        Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.

•        Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.

•        Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.

•        Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.

•        Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.

•        Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.

•        Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.

•        Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.

•        Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.

•        Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.

•        Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self contamination of equipment and supplies.

•        Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.

•        Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.

•        Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.

•        Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.

•        Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.

•        Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

•        Current Nursing Assistant certification from state OR

•        Current/active CPR certification, preferred.

•        Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

•        Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

•        Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

•        Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

•        Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

•        Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

•        Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

•        Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

•        Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

•        Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

•        Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

•        Considerable physical activity:

·         Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

·         Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

·         Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

·         Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.