Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Westwood Heights (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in Tennessee. The CNA will provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients, including bathing, feeding and grooming, while upholding Life Care standards.

The role requires graduation from a State-approved CNA program and an active CNA license. CPR certification is required by hire or during orientation, with ongoing licensure maintained as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Active CNA license in the applicable state; must remain in good standing.
• CPR certification required by hire or within orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.
• Deliver direct care such as bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.
• Communicate and function effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates and vendors.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Customer service

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Professional relationships

Education

High school or equivalent

CNA program graduate

State CNA license

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (C N A) to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invite you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the CNA is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our patients and family members.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.