Join to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- $1,500 Hiring Incentive role at Noland Health Services, Inc.
Summary of Duties
Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA will be responsible for providing each of the assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan as directed.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in providing nursing care to residents as assigned including activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, grooming, toileting, and obtaining vital signs.
- Provide and document medication assistance as directed.
- Assist residents in preparing for medical testing, activities, programs, and visitation as needed.
- Maintain residents' living areas clean, neat, and change linens as directed.
- Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort them to their rooms.
- Report changes in residents' conditions (e.g., redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status, eating habits, medical needs) to the charge nurse immediately.
- Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are met in accordance with their wishes.
- Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, and social programs.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
- Obtain and record blood sugar levels using the Free Style Glucose Monitoring machine as directed.
- Utilize the Smart Charting IPAC system to record ADLs and meals.
- Complete incident reports promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA or obtain certification within 4 months of hire. CNA experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to move consistently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently.
- Must have adequate vision and hearing or use prosthetics to meet job requirements.
- Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds using proper body mechanics and assistance.
- Must be able to walk/stand for 75% of the day.
- Must cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care