Certified Nursing Assistant ALF FT

Aviva Senior Living; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Senior Living, located in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate care in a full-time health care environment. The role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and individualized care plans, while maintaining dignity and comfort.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid CNA license and CPR certification. High school education or equivalent is required, with physical ability to lift and assist

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Clear/Active CNA license.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and other individual needs.
• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, dental care and other needs in accordance with the resident's care plan requirements.
• Assisting with dining, both in the dining room and the resident’s room as appropriate.
• Assisting with tray set-up, assuring that food is easily accessible, assistive devices are in place, and food is arranged for visually impaired residents.
• Providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning and repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin.
• Making rounds with on-coming and off-going shifts, documenting care given each shift as required, and remaining knowledgeable of individual care plans.
• Observing residents for changes in condition or behavior and reporting these changes to the appropriate licensed nurse.
• Helping residents from their point of view and delivering personalized care that makes each person feel like an individual.
• Maintaining comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to residents.
• Providing compassionate senior care and supporting an environment where residents feel special, safe and secure.
• Understanding and practicing all aspects of residents' rights, including the maintenance of comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to them.

Education

High School

Job description

Job Location: Anchin Pavilion - Sarasota, FL 34235
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care

Aviva Senior Living has specialized in creating a full-service community for seniors seeking an exceptional living experience for over 25 years. We offer a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Our non-profit organization believes in a reverence for life and was founded on traditional Jewish values.

Job Duties Include

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and other individual needs.
• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, dental care and other needs in accordance with the resident's care plan requirements.
• Assisting with dining, both in the dining room and the resident’s room as appropriate.
• Assisting with tray set-up, assuring that food is easily accessible, assistive devices are in place, and food is arranged for visually impaired residents.
• Providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning and repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin.
• Making rounds with on-coming and off-going shifts, documenting care given each shift as required, and remaining knowledgeable of individual care plans.
• Observing residents for changes in condition or behavior and reporting these changes to the appropriate licensed nurse.
• Helping residents from their point of view and delivering personalized care that makes each person feel like an individual.
• Maintaining comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to residents.
• Providing compassionate senior care and supporting an environment where residents feel special, safe and secure.
• Understanding and practicing all aspects of residents' rights, including the maintenance of comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to them.

QualificationsEducation and Licenses

• Clear/Active CNA license
• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum weight of 50 lbs independently.
• Able to utilize proper techniques, tools, and assistance to lift greater weights, including the human body.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances.
• Able to turn, re-position, and assist patients to transfer and ambulate.
• Able to squat, crouch, and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to communicate effectively with Residents.

Please be advised that all opportunities to work at Aviva require a Level 2 background screening. For more information about the requirements and process, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.