CNA, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

Job Title Certified Nursing Assistant Job Summary Provides routine and repetitive patient care activities to patients and residents. Maintains standards of nursing care, under the supervision of licensed Nursing personnel, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department, Miami Jewish Health Systems and regulatory agencies. Essential Job Functions Provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse Performs activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environment Transports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or discharge Documents the patient care activities performed on the unit Organizes, cleans, and maintains the patient/resident units Ensures that residents’/patients’ rights are adhered to Participates in departmental activities and follows established guidelines Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit Performs related duties as required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Job Requirements Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program Experience Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred Licenses/Certifications Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Abilities Required Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guests Demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guests Demonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacity Ability to speak, read and write in the English language Ability to document information concisely and accurately Ability to think and act calmly to handle the unusual occurrences of the job Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals Environment Work Conditions Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste, flammable, explosive gas Infectious Material Exposure Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues Organizational Expectations Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to Demonstrates professionalism and accountability Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests Demonstrates excellent communication skills Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication Able to speak, read and write English Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines Maintains a safe working environment Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Miami Jewish Health