Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 7a-3p Full Time

Pontotoc Health & Rehab; Pontotoc (MS); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pontotoc Health & Rehab in Pontotoc, MS is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct resident care under licensed staff. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, meals, and personal care while supporting recreation and a safe environment.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, following care plans, and communicating changes to the charge nurse. Must maintain CNA certification and ongoing training hours.

Formación

• Must be currently certified and in good standing in the state where the facility is located.
• Maintains at least twelve (12) in-service training hours per year as required.
• Complies with resident rights and facility rules at all times.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct resident care under licensed staff supervision.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Help with range of motion, positioning, and mobility aids.
• Support resident recreation programs and meals, documenting intake accurately.
• Take vital signs and record measurements as directed.
• Follow resident care plans and report changes to the charge nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment for residents.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition including safety concerns.

Conocimientos

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Mobility support

Patient care

Educación

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

We are looking for the best Certified Nurse Aides to become part of our team. Our core values are RESIDENT FIRST, TEAM DRIVEN AND LEADING EDGE. We are committed to providing the highest quality of life for every resident as well as exceptional employee experience for our team.

To provide direct resident care duties under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, mental and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Accountability: Staff Nurse, R.N. Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living (A.D.L.) including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, oral care, hair care, nail care, and skin care.
2. Assist with range of motion, turning, positioning, ambulation and assistive devices.
3. Assist with resident recreation programs.
4. Serve and assist with meals and supplements; offer fluids every two (2) hours, unless otherwise indicated, and document food and fluid intake.
5. Assist with Bowel/Bladder Training Program.
6. Take vital signs and record.
7. Take height and weight measures and record.
8. Assist in the dining room, as assigned.
9. Assist in maintaining resident’s environment.
10. Change linens.
11. Read and follow resident A.D.L. care plan.
12. Follow assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
13. Observe resident for changes in condition and report to the charge nurse.
14. Document care provisions on the designated record.
15. All other duties as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
16. Understand and follow all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights.
17. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
18. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
19. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold/handle
• Lift
• Carry
• Reach – at and below shoulder height
• Push/pull
• Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork and small equipment
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel and squat
• Sit, stand and walk
• Fine hand motor coordination
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff

Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor, To respond to resident complaints and requests, To monitor blood pressure, To respond appropriately to disaster instructions and pages.

Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly

Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors

Touch: In order to detect changes in temperature

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be currently certified and in good standing in the State in which the facility is located. A C.N.A. must maintain at least twelve (12) in-service training hours per year.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category I. (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.)

Other Considerations and Requirements:

Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.