Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing

Gorham House; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay access

Job summary

Gorham House in Gorham, ME is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time, evening shifts 2:30PM–11:00PM. You will care for residents under supervision, take vital signs, assist daily activities, and support the care plan with a compassionate team.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year clinical experience, CNA licensure as required by state, and good English communication. Benefits included and DailyPay available.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues to provide resident care.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
• Recognize abnormal changes and report to supervisor.
• Assist with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and activities of daily living.
• Transfer, position, and turn residents.
• Provide skin care to residents.
• Contribute to resident assessment and plan of care.
• Follow the schedule of resident needs set by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote and protect resident rights, independence and dignity.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage independence and dignity.

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing

• Full-time
• Community Name: Gorham House
• Compensation: from USD 23 - hourly

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.This position is responsible forcaring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Nursing.

• Full-time evening shifts, 2:30PM - 11:00PM, and shifts every other weekend are preferred.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfer, position, and turn residents.
• Provide skin care to residents.
• Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.

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Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: Clinical/Nursing

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Clinical/Nursing

Special Certifications: CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills

• Skills and Ability: Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes: Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including:

• health
• dental
• vision
• retirement benefits
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• paid time off
• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

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