Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Westminster Brand 051816; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Services in Florida is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring and mobility. You'll help maintain clean, safe rooms, ensure meals are served on time and report any changes in residents' condition.

Adherence to infection control, accurate documentation, and regular rounds to prevent skin breakdown are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida.
• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years experience or Bachelor's with 1+ years.
• One year of long term care experience or with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting).
• Ensure beds are made and hygiene is maintained in rooms.
• Assist with meals and feeding when necessary.
• Take vital signs and report changes to the nurse.
• Practice infection prevention and control measures per rules.
• Document in CNA ECS flow-sheet promptly and accurately.
• Make routine rounds to ensure safety precautions and equipment are in place.
• Prevent skin breakdown by timely repositioning.

Skills

Infection control

Vital signs

Hygiene maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 3+ years experience or Bachelor's + 1+ years

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

1 year LTC/handicapped/disabled adults experience

CPR Certification

Job description

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

• Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.
• Ensure that beds are made; trash has been removed, and a high level of hygiene is maintained in the room.
• Ensure that meals are served on time and assist residents with meals and feeding, if necessary.
• Take vital signs and report observations and any change in condition to the nurse.
• Practice infection prevention and control measures in compliance with Federal, State and facility requirements.
• Document in CNA ECS flow-sheet promptly, accurately and comprehensively/thoroughly.
• Make routine and frequent rounds to ensure those safety precautions/equipment are in place and in working order.
• Avoid development of skin problems or skin breakdown by providing timely incontinent care and frequent repositioning of residents that need assistance.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of Florida.
• One (1) year of long term care experience or working with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults.
• Must be CPR Certified.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.