Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JML Care Center in Massachusetts-Falmouth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff by providing essential personal care and comfort to residents and patients.

This role requires MA CNA certification, BLS within 30 days, and strong interpersonal skills. You will perform ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with meals, maintain safety and confidentiality, and collaborate as a team on patient care.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts CNA certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to read, write, speak English.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Experience with EMR/office software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with personal care and vital signs.
• Complete ADL tasks and document them.
• Respond to call lights; assist with toileting and feeding.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality of information.
• Observe and report changes to the RN.
• Sterilize equipment and support meal preparation as directed.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Office software experience

Education

Massachusetts CNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

MS Office

Office applications

Job description

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Job Description - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (260928-50023861)

Job Description

Purpose of Position : Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents and patients.

Description :

• 1. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients.
• 2. Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such.
• 3. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash.
• 4. Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification.
• 5. Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services.
• 6. Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance.
• 7. Cleans room and changes bed linen.
• 8. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.
• 9. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides or sterilizers.
• 10. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output.
• 11. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights.
• 12. Monitor, Observe, and report changes in patients medical status to Licensed RN
• 13. Provide care for post-operative patient, orthopedic patient, Neuro-compromised patient, cardiopulmonary patient, etc.
• 14. Maintains patient safety when caring for patients with oxygen therapy, IV Infusion Therapy, saline locks, traction, G-Tubes, NG Tubes, catheters, and CPM Machines.
• 15. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• 16. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• 17. Must have knowledge of therapeutic diets and distributes meals/nourishments according to the specific order.
• 18. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• 19. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• 20. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• 21. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• 22. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• 23. Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested.
• 24. Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications :

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• Current Massachusetts Nurse’s aide certification;
• Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers within 30-days of start date;
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served;
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills;
• Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred.

Schedule Details : 40 hours per week, Rotating Evenings, 3p-11p, Every other Weekend & Rotating Holidays

Organization

JML Care Center

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 22 - $ 29