Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Apploi; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine care under supervision in Scenic Heights, TN. You will perform rounds, verify resident identity, assist with daily living activities, and follow established policies to ensure quality care.

Strong communication, teamwork and a positive attitude are essential in a busy care environment. Experience as a CNA or in CNA training is required or in progress, with emphasis on patient dignity, safety, and respectful interactions with

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a CNA program or possess CNA license.
• At least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical experience during CNA class.
• Desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• In good health with emotional stability.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and sometimes hostile residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies, nursing care procedures and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to provide care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Assure water pitchers are clean and within resident reach.
• Other duties as directed by Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

English language

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or in CNA program

Job description

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: GENERAL

• 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.