Certified Nursing Assistant

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Terrace of Delray Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide resident care and daily living assistance in a Florida long-term care setting. The CNA supports meals, hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and documentation while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include responding to resident needs, complying with HIPAA, and adhering to all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; provide water and nourishment between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene including baths, transfers and grooming.
• Assist with ambulating, turning and positioning residents.
• Check vital signs and weight; record intake and output.
• Ensure resident comfort and respond to call lights and requests.
• Document actions in forms, reports, logs and records.
• Protect privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Follow professional standards, policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Update job knowledge through education and professional development.

Skills

CNA certification

English proficiency

CPR certification

Long-term care experience

Age 18+

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.

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

• 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 strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Terrace of Delray is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.