CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Integritus Healthcare; Halifax; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential nursing care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity while assisting with daily living tasks. You'll be a vital link between patients and nursing staff, contributing to a nurturing environment that promotes recovery and independence. With opportunities for growth and generous benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. Join a team that values care, respect, and excellence in service!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Generous Time Off

Exceptional Health Insurance

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Assistance for LPN/RN Programs

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nursing assistant with a compassionate attitude.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care and assist residents with daily activities.
• Document all activities of daily living in the electronic health record.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Interaction

Daily Living Assistance

Documentation Skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare, you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Ask about how we can pay for your LPN or associate level RN program. Integritus Healthcare wants you!

SIGN ON BONUS - FT $4,000, PT $2,000

Salary based on years of experience - $18.00 - $22.09

At Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, we have been caring for area families since 1987, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become part of our facility’s compassionate caregiving team. The CNA will interact directly with residents, providing comfort and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate, and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

The primary purpose of this CNA position is to provide quality nursing care to residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by your supervisor.

• Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and individuality.
• Demonstrate respect, attention, and awareness toward the diversity among the people we serve (residents, families, caregivers, etc.) through their attitude, service, and actions.
• Be knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident in accordance with their care plan.
• Identify and participate in the QAPI process or leave it as an area of development.
• Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, including bathroom assistance, general personal hygiene (bathing, dental hygiene, hair and nails), dressing, mobility assistance, food intake, and other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Maintain resident rights and confidentiality.
• Document all ADLs in the electronic health record.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and other changes in condition promptly.
• Routinely turn and position residents as required by the care plan.
• Comply with all aspects of residents’ rights and promptly report any incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violations of resident rights to the charge nurse or administration.
• Honor residents' right to refuse care and report such refusal to the nurse supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment.
• Answer resident call bells promptly and courteously.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Take and document temperature, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, and heights and weights, and record in EHR.
• Ambulate and transfer residents using the appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use, operate in a safe manner, and report any defective equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assist and escort residents to appointments such as the hair salon, activities, church services, or doctor’s appointments.