Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are currently seeking caring and hard-working CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our dedicated team!

$16-$17/hr plus up to $1.00 shift diff

Full time 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am

ABOUT TERRACE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER- Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Now offering BlueCross BlueShield health insurance!
• Competitive wages
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement program
• PayActiv, get paid before pay day
• Team building events
• Lots of employee appreciation activities
• Friendly fun competitions
• Milestone luncheons / gifts
• Mentorship programs
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Medical * dental * vision * life * STD insurances
• 401K retirement plan

Summary for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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

Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant

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

Requirements/Qualifications of Certified Nursing Assistant:

• Current nursing assistant certification from state of Florida.
• Current/active CPR certification, preferred.
• At least one (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• 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.