Certified Nurses Assistant CNAResident Assistant

Anthemcare Tennessee LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Signing bonus

Training & development

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nashville is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to enhance patient care and quality of life. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living needs, monitor vital signs, and provide compassionate support to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with daily living needs and provide compassionate care.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with hygiene needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm atmosphere for residents and assist with personal hygiene.
• Document care provided and report changes to the nurse.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with medications.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Valid CNA certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Benefits/Perks
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, you will assist patients with their daily living needs, provide compassionate care, and generally increase their quality of life. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene needs, and communicating with nurses and doctors. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and willing to be an advocate for their patients.

Essential Functions

1. Provide a warm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere for residents, family, visitors, and staff.
2. Assist with personal hygiene, oral care, skin and nail care, and hand washing.
3. Answer residents' call signals.
4. Observe residents' conditions and vital signs; report changes to the licensed nurse. Assist with toileting, including bowel and bladder retraining and perineal care.
5. Assist in the collection of specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum. Verbally inform or document observations and changes for the nurse's evaluation.
6. Answer phones and direct visitors.
7. Use aseptic technique for infection control, including proper hand washing and adherence to infection control policies.
8. Accurately document all care provided, including dietary intake/output, temperature, weight, pulse, and respiration, using approved abbreviations and terms.
9. Use safe body mechanics when lifting or transferring residents or supplies.
10. Participate in resident care planning through shift reports and staffing meetings.
11. Respond to emergencies such as bleeding, falls, seizures, and perform Heimlich maneuver as needed. Attend staff meetings and educational programs.
12. Create a calm, warm, and personal environment for residents.
13. Assist with scheduled medications following policies and regulations. Take and record blood pressures and pulses as scheduled, reporting any changes.
14. Keep the med cart clean and organized.
15. Assist residents with grooming, including hair care, shaving, dressing, and weighing.
16. Maintain good hand hygiene and follow infection control policies.
17. Assist with resident orientation to the facility and routines.
18. Maintain confidentiality and resident rights at all times.
19. Report any changes in a resident's condition promptly to the nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid CNA certificate
• Basic computer skills
• Adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Compassionate, respectful, and ethical attitude