CNA for Senior at Nursing Home

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Working Title: SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Multiple Shifts Available.This position is overtime eligible. Qualifying shifts (2:30 pm – 11:00 pm & 10:30 pm - 7:00 am) may be eligible for a $0.50 per hour shift differential. Health Insurance- Family Plan $180 per MONTH

Health Insurance- Individual Plan $ 50 per MONTH

Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered

State Pension/ Retirement and 401K

Nine paid holidays

Tuition Waiver Program for full-time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester

Other vacant Senior Certified Nursing Assistant positions (shifts), including OPS (temporary) may be filled in from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date. ***Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. *** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Musthave a current Florida licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Must be willing and able to work a schedule that is inclusive of weekends and holidays.

Must have basic computer skills.

One (1) year of experience in a long-term care facility working with a geriatric population.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing the assistance necessary when giving residents the following Activities of Daily Living nursing care: oral hygiene; hair and nail care; assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility.

Routinely observe, identify and report resident concerns/needs to the supervisor.

Provide escort to resident appointments when required.

Perform restorative nursing measures as outlined in the care plan.

Perform simple nursing measures such as, but not limited to, applying splints and positioning devices, making occupied and unoccupied beds, changing linens, etc.

Measure and record intake and output according to the care plan.

Use appropriate technique for mechanical lifts, transferring, turning and positioning, range of motion exercises recognizing changes that place a resident at risk for pressure ulcers and falls.

Provide appropriate end of life care and use appropriate techniques for assisting and provide the required nursing care for assigned residents in the area of Activities of Daily Living using proper technique to include mouth care, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care; feeding/assistance with eating; and mobility as outlined in the care plan. Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol.

Respondto the cognitively impaired resident or resident with difficult behaviors including Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Ensure that all resident safety devices are used as outlined in the care plan.

Document all care given in the appropriate form and/or utilizing the electronic patient care documentation system.

Maintain confidentiality of residents.

Ensure efficient use of supplies and documents in the electronic inventory tracking system.

Respond to residents’ requests and needs timely and appropriately.

Answer resident call lights promptly.

Notify the nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition.

Attend all required facility training.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.