Certified Nurse Assistant

Do you have a passion for healthcare and want to make a difference in someone’s life? Want to earn a little extra money?? Heather Glen, an Ardenwoods Community located in Arden, NC is seeking experienced CNA/Medication Techs for various shifts. Come join a team that is dedicated to making sure our residents receive first-rate continuum of care and services tailored to fit their needs. JOB OBJECTIVE Provides a variety of personal care services to meet the care needs of residents. Assists each resident in maintaining his/her personal dignity and control of his/her life, consistent with the facility's policies and programs, and the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies of the federal, state, and local governments. JOB QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES Must be CNA Certified OR Must be Med Tech Certified or willing to obtain MedTech certification Work history in caring for older adults preferred. Be at least 18 years of age. Completed high school or GED equivalent. Must be able to use the English language to satisfy the communications and record keeping requirements involved in the performance of this job position with or without reasonable accommodation. Must maintain neat, well groomed appearance adhering to dress code of the facility. Must satisfy all established licensing and certification requirements applicable to this job position. Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without harm to self or others with or without reasonable accommodation. Must comply with facility's drug testing and substance abuse program and policies. Job Responsibilities and Duties Provides, or assists resident with personal care needs, including: bathing, dressing and undressing, eating, ambulation, oral care, hair and nail care, elimination needs, shaving, application of make-up. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure according to instructions. Observes and reports immediately any physical and/or behavioral changes in resident to Assisted Living Coordinator. All items marked with an asterisk are considered Essential Job Functions for this position. Administer medications and treatments to residents according to doctor's orders, at times specified, and charting same immediately after medications and/or treatment Weekend availability preferable #J-18808-Ljbffr