CNA - Full-time (Personal Care Home)

CNA - Skilled - Franke
Franke at Seaside HealthCare - Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing high-quality care to residents. The CNA ensures residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity while delivering services, maintaining a caring environment, and adhering to all regulations and facility standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Personal Care (35%)

Provide personal care according to each resident's plan of care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
Assist residents in maintaining and improving their functional abilities.
Ensure residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services.
Resident Monitoring and Documentation (20%)

Collect and record residents' vital signs accurately.
Make regular rounds and promptly report any changes in residents' conditions.
Document care provided and residents' responses timely and accurately.
Resident Interaction and Customer Service (15%)

Interact with residents warmly and promote a caring environment.
Respond promptly to call lights and residents' requests.
Assist with meals, encourage proper hydration, and provide exceptional customer service.
Environmental Safety and Maintenance (10%)

Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment for residents.
Report environmental deficiencies such as lighting issues, equipment problems, or anything in need of repair.
Monitor for safety or fire hazards and report potential problems.
Compliance and Training (10%)

Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
Transportation and Mobility Assistance (5%)

~ Transport residents within the community safely and assist with mobility as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and current certification.
Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team, and basic computer skills for documentation purposes.
Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and turn, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices as needed.
Capacity to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical activities, such as bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Work is performed in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.