Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Day

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Heritage Oaks

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Full Time: Day

Starting Pay: $16.80 to $18.35/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• 401(k)  with match
• Referral Bonus Program

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides daily care to patients to include personal grooming and hygiene
• Supports in care such as oral, denture, skin care
• Assists patients in daily care such as: bathing, dressing, bathroom.
• Assists patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt.
• Takes vital signs of patients, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information.
• Assists patients to dining area for meals. May be required to assist in feeding of patients and documenting intake of nourishment.
• Assists in personal grooming of patients, e.g., brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, and shaving.
• Turns patient intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness.
• Documents and/or reports information regarding the patients’ health, I&O, any change of medical condition, and care given.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested.
• Understands and utilizes care plans.
• Identifies the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.
• Applies & releases restraints and provides exercise.
• Practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients.
• Provides range of motion exercises for patients.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and/or change in condition.
• Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• Have a current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the State of Georgia

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