CNA or CMA

Job Description

Job Description

Join a small-town team where you actually know your residents!

A familiar building is starting a new chapter -- and we are looking for a compassionate CNA or CMA to help shape it.

Our facility has recently transitioned to new ownership focused on staff support, clinical excellence, and a positive work culture. We believe long-term care works best when caregivers feel valued and residents feel at home.

• Small-town, family-like environment

• Supportive leadership that is present in the building

• Opportunity to help build culture during a fresh start

• Clinical support

Benefits & Pay:

• Competitive Wages

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO, Sick, and holiday pay

• 401(k)

• Growth opportunities

SHIFT : Full Time 2PM-10PM preferred. Always recruiting talented caregivers for PRN opportunities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.

• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.

• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.

• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.

• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.

• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.

• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.

• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.

• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.