Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT

Kindred Healthcare; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation healthcare invites enthusiastic individuals to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential patient care in a supportive environment, where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of those recovering from various conditions. With a strong focus on professional development and teamwork, you will be part of a mission-driven organization committed to superior patient outcomes. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement

Low Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

401k + Match

Insurance Coverage

Professional Development Opportunities

Strong Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants and current state certification required.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering individual needs.
• Assist patients with personal property and report changes in condition.
• Provide morning and evening care, including hygiene and meal assistance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

CPR/BCLS Certification

Education

Nursing Assistant Course

State Certification as Nursing Assistant

Job description

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Avon area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Avon need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

· Day shift availabilities

· Tuition assistance/reimbursement

· Low nurse-to-patient ratios

· Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage

· Professional development and advancement opportunities

· Targeted approach to career development

· Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

· Superior quality patient outcomes

What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of course for nursing assistants
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.