Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; Sanford (ME); On-site; Full time

Job description

Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford is searching for caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Medications (CNA-M) as well as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Essential Job Duties of a CNA-M

Provide compassionate care and to advocate for our residents while being respectful and empathetic of their needs.

• Administer routine oral medications following universal precautions. Administration of PRN medication only after an assessment of the resident has been made by a licensed nurse.
• Record medications and any pertinent information related to same.
• Keep medication room and cart clean, orderly, and adequately stocked at all times, and secure when not in use.
• Take and record vital signs (TPR, B/P, apical pulse when appropriate).
• All other duties as assigned/required by licensed nurse and/or supervisor.

Essential Job Duties of CNA

• Assist resident with all daily personal care including bathing, dressing, beauty care, hair care, shaving, nail trimming and dental hygiene offering privacy in a dignified manner maintaining proper universal precautions* at all times.
• Transfer residents to and from bed to chair using the proper transfer technique* i.e. 1-2 assist, use of gait belt, stand lift or hoyer lift.
• Assist at mealtime: transport residents to and from the dining area, check diet trays with diet orders, serve trays, help feed residents, and remove trays. Serve food and beverages at snack times.
• Chart accurate information on forms as instructed, treating all resident information with confidentiality.
• Report any observations of residents regarding physical and emotional condition to the licensed nurse immediately.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and other departments, being compassionate and empathetic of co-workers needs.

Openings

• Full time
• Part-time
• Per-diem
• Flexible hours available to suit your specific needs!!

New Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAS) and CNAS in current CNA training programs are encouraged to apply!

Pinnacle Sanford offers

• Competitive wage based on years of experience & generous weekend shift differentials
• $2500 SIGN ON BONUS for full time CNAs and $1,000 for part time CNAs.
• Opportunities for growth (tuition reimbursement and in-house training)
• Work/ life balance: flexibility with days/ hours available
• 401K, Medical & Dental offered to full time employees
• Generous earned benefit time package for FT/PT employees

Education/Experience

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant License

OR

• Successful completion of an educational program approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and current CNA-M certificate.