Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are currently seeking caring and hard-working CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our dedicated team for 3-11 shift. Every other weekend is off.

ABOUT CYPRESS CARE CENTER- Cypress Care Center is tucked into a relaxing community just outside the Brownwood Square 1 block from The Villages. It is conveniently located between Hwy 301 and SR 44. With open courtyards, wide hallways, and high ceilings, Cypress offers our guests an exceptional community with homelike accommodations and a wonderful work culture. 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, 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.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at