Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bethesda Health Group, Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group, Inc is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join their team. Responsibilities include providing essential patient care, documenting health records, and ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. Candidates should possess an active CNA certification, be CPR certified or willing to obtain certification, and have excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within a caring environment.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required or willing to obtain within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care related support including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and safety.
• Takes vital signs and maintains documentation accurately.
• Completes rounds and interacts with patients and team members effectively.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nurse Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Summary

Provides patient care related support including services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by Charge Nurse per established departmental guidelines. Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and follows established standards and guidelines. Upon admission, accurately completes personal belonging sheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs, orients new residents to the facility and unit, ensures residents receive an arm band, and provides a labeled admission kit. Answers call lights promptly and responds to all resident needs. Completes rounds as assigned and throughout the course of duty. Turns and repositions residents every 2 hours; repositions seated residents every hour. Takes vital signs and weights accurately and reports to Charge Nurse promptly. Ensures proper application of slings, splints, braces, position devices, and other specialty care items according to physician or therapy orders. Accurately measures intake and output on the I & O sheets and relays information to the Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs procedures and treatments as instructed by the Charge Nurse (e.g., Sitz bath, moist packs, isolation techniques). Maintains supplies and equipment on the unit and alerts the Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs. Ensures charge items are entered according to departmental procedures. Completes job duties as CNA by attending continuing education classes and in-services, accepting reassignments, taking on increased responsibilities, and keeping the Charge Nurse informed of pertinent information. Interacts and maintains effective working relationships with team members, charge nurse, and department managers. Maintains confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information. Gives shift report to the Charge Nurse and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred, but not required
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state of employment
• CPR certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedules to meet productivity standards
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques and assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+ lbs with assistance and proper techniques
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing over 40 lbs with assistance and proper techniques
• Manual dexterity and coordination for working with patients and equipment
• Ability to perform necessary documentation accurately in writing or using recording devices
• Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors

Pay range: $16.08 - $25.24 per hour

Category: CNA