Certified Nursing Assistant / Care Partner (The Lofts - Full Time)

Southwest Florida Retirement; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Florida Retirement is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team at Village On The Isle in Venice, FL. This full-time position requires providing personal services and assistance with daily living activities for residents.

The ideal candidate must hold a high school diploma and a valid CNA certification. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' health, providing escort services to activities, and assisting during meals. A commitment to regular attendance and effective communication is essential. Join a dedicated team in a health care environment!

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related experience in geriatrics or long-term care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to push a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal services for residents.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitors and reports changes in residents' health.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Village On The Isle - Venice, FL 34285
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any
• The Lofts - Full Time - 2nd Shift: 2pm to 10:30 pm

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing and under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse, the CNA provides direct personal services for residents. The CNA guides or assists residents with those activities of daily living (ADLs) that they are unable to perform without guidance, fostering at all times the residents’ independence and freedom of choice. The CNA respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Functions

• Provides personal services and assists with ADLs for residents as needed
• Provides in-house escort services to beauty shop, activities and meals
• Provides guidance and assistance with telephone usage
• Monitors and reports any change in physical health of residents
• Reports and records resident and resident-related eventsAssists residents during dining as needed
• Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to go to the dining room
• Assists with medication reminders and hydration and monitors nutrition
• Assists with resident-centered activity programs
• Participates in in-service and educational trainings and programs
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

Essential Mental and Physical Functions

• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Walking long distances daily
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC

Equal Opportunity and ADAAA Compliance

Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily in a health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional.

Drug-Free Workplace and E.O.E.

Drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current and in good standing with the Florida Department of Health
• Current CPR certification required
• Two or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite