Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering routine daily nursing care to assigned residents. The CNA assists nursing staff and other practitioners with patient care in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations as well as facility's established nursing care policies and procedures. The CNA conducts patient analysis and reports vital signs to the nursing staff.ResponsibilitiesAssists residents with personal care and activities of daily living Supports residents with bathing, personal grooming, feeding, and toiletingAssists with serving with meals and supplements to residentsAssists with resident recreation programsProvides residents with help walking, exercising, and bed positioningCleans resident rooms and changes linensParticipates as part of a medical team that examines and provides care for residents Observes residents' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reports changes to professional staffAssists with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation, and assistive devicesDocuments care provisions on the designated record, maintaining detailed daily logsExplains medical instructions to residents and family membersAssists with transporting residents to off-site treatment facilitiesQualificationsRequired Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be a graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.Licensure: Valid MS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.Experience: One year as a nursing assistant or similar role.Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with or educate residents. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, clinical staff and providers. Ability to work independently as well as lead a team. Ability to interpret Provider or healthcare team's orders and carry them out as requested. Must be resident/customer service oriented, projecting professionalism and socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.Job InfoJob Identification 28932Job Category Long Term CareJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations Driftwood Nursing Center 1500 Broad Avenue