Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola, IN is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident care and support in all activities of daily living, ensuring the health, welfare and safety of residents.

You will assist with meals, hygiene, mobility and comfort, monitor vital signs, document care, maintain patient privacy under HIPAA, and follow professional standards while pursuing ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in accordance with state laws.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, feeding and providing water between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene and toileting needs.
• Assist with ambulating, turning and positioning residents.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; record intake and output.
• Ensure resident comfort and respond to call lights; report observations.
• Document actions by completing forms and records.
• Protect privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow standards and policies including JCAHO where applicable.
• Update job knowledge through education and professional reading.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

HIPAA privacy

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center provides a warm and secure environment to work in. We believe that our staff is there not only to improve the lives of our residents but also to improve their own lives! Make tomorrow brighter by working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.