Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care (Fayette, AL)

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is hiring a certified nursing assistant to provide direct resident care according to each resident's plan of care. You will document activities on the daily living records and help residents with mobility and daily tasks in a safe, supportive environment.

The role requires Alabama CNA certification, English communication skills, and CPR within 150 days of employment. Training and performance standards are aligned with facility policies and patient safety expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nursing assistant in good standing and registered with the State of Alabama.
• CPR certification within 150 days of employment is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English; good communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care as directed, following the plan of care.
• Accurately document care on the resident's activities of daily living record.
• Apply safety practices and proper body mechanics during personal and supportive care, including ambulation, transfers, ROM and positioning.
• Perform duties in a cost-effective and compliant manner.
• Adhere to standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.

Skills

CPR Certification

English communication

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Provides quality direct resident care duties to the assigned residents according to their plan of care in accordance to state, federal, and JCAHO standards. Assists in maintaining a positive, physical, social and

psychological environment for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident care duties as directed by supervisors in accordance with established plan of care.
• Accurately documents care provided on the resident's activities of daily living record.
• Applies safety practices and proper body mechanics in the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care including ambulating of residents, transferring residents, assisting with range of motion and positioning.
• Provides services in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs duties based upon established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be a certified nursing assistant in good standing and currently registered by the State of Alabama or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a CNA. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. CPR Certification within 150 days of employment. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred. Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served. Positive attitude toward the elderly.