Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Coventry, RI to provide resident care and support in daily living activities, ensuring health, welfare, and safety of residents in a long-term care setting.

The role involves assisting with meals, hygiene, mobility, vital signs monitoring, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA guidelines and state laws.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required by state law.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with meals and feeding; offer fresh water and nourishment.
• Assist with personal hygiene (bedpans, baths, showers) and mobility.
• Assist in ambulating, turning and positioning residents.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; document intake/output.
• Respond to call lights and requests; report observations to nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

English proficiency

CPR certification

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Coventry, RI

Job Summary:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island you will be responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living, ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of all residents. You will be a vital member of our team, providing a level of personal caring that goes well beyond providing post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.

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, 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

• Perform 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 required

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

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up

• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate