Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Astoria-Lake Wales; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Referral bonus

Life insurance

401k after 1 year

Shift differential

Daily pay

Celebrations & recognitions

Health, vision, dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center is hiring CNAs to provide daily patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support nursing staff in a compassionate, safe environment. The position emphasizes attentiveness to residents, timely response to needs, and accurate documentation of care and vitals.

Qualified applicants will have a Florida CNA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for employment.
• Florida CNA certification in good standing required; out-of-state CNAs may work 120 days while transferring.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and Word are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding and mobility.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to requests per policy.
• Maintain resident rooms and observe changes in health status.
• Document vitals and care provided in the medical records as required.
• Ensure infection control and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida CNA certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• $2 Shift differential!
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• $5,000 Tuition ReimbursementPer Year

Responsibilities

The CNA's Primary Responsibility is to ensure patients are provided care by way of many different tasks such as:

• Assisting residents with their bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care and dressing needs.
• Feeding residents, providing bedside water, providing snacks, and transferring residents to and from dining areas as needed and in compliance with nutritional plan of care.
• Answering resident call lights and responding to resident's request for assistance in a timely manner in accordance to facility policy.
• Maintaining resident rooms by making bed or changing bed linens, cleaning bedside table and organizing personal belongings, as needed,
• Observing and reporting any signs of change in the resident's appetite, skin condition , or behaviors that are out of the ordinary and according to facility policy.
• Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times.
• Providing medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy for any vitals, assistance, etc. provided to the resident.
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Must possess specific educational and experience requirements such as:
  • A high school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
  • Be certified by the Florida State Department of Healthas a CNA in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting their Florida certification. Graduating CNA students, not yet certified, may also work for 120 days while awaiting their Florida certification.
  • Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Florida.
• Must possess interpersonal skills such as:
  • Assisting licensed nurse with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aide;
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
  • Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel;
  • The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel;
  • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Compliance and HIPAA;
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning;
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and
  • The ability to relay information concerning a resident's condition to the appropriate staff members.