Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

South Florida Nursing Homes; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrace of Delray in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support residents with daily living activities and monitor health and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes privacy under HIPAA, adherence to standards, and ongoing learning; CPR if available preferable; strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification in state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and provide water and nourishment.
• Assist in personal hygiene, baths, and transfers.
• Help residents ambulate, turn, and position.
• Monitor vitals and weight; record intake and output.
• Ensure resident comfort; respond to call lights and requests; report observations.
• Document actions on forms, reports, logs and records.
• Protect privacy; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow professional standards and facility policies, including Joint Commission standards.
• Update knowledge through training and licensure maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

English literacy

Patient care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

JOIN an Awesome Team and make a difference!

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, 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 Joint Commission standards.

• 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 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.