Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:
Provides direct care for Long-Term Care Residents, primarily Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other care conducive to Residents’ well-being, comfort and safety.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides care and explanation to the Residents according to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Care Plan

• Assists with new admits, transfers and discharges

• Communicates with Nursing Department co-workers and other Departments to meet needs of Residents

• Answers Residents’ Call Lights promptly

• Recognizes and responds to verbal and non-verbal communication from Residents

Qualifications and Skills:
Must have and maintain current Nurse Aide Certification in good standing with MS Department of Health, Division of Licensure and Certification

Excellent Benefits:
Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay

• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Daily Pay – upon your request

• Direct deposit

• Bereavement leave

• Retirement Savings Plan/401K

• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

• Tuition reimbursement for nursing education (CNA to LPN)

• Scholarship program for continuing nursing education

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave