Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC Ollie Steele Days

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will perform essential patient care activities, ensuring the comfort and well-being of residents. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating closely with nursing staff to provide high-quality care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow in the nursing field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 3 years' experience substitutes for a diploma.
• Completion of a CNA training program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and related nonprofessional services.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' behavior and physiological status.
• Document resident care accurately into the E-MAR.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-solving Ability

Initiative

Good Judgment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA Certification

Completion of a CNA Training Program

Job description

Job Description

The Certified Nurse Assistant performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nursing Assistant assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Assistance is provided in performing data collection (TPR/BP/I&O/Weight). Residents are observed closely and reports observations/changes to assigned/charge nurse immediately.
• Appropriate care (personal hygiene, linen changes, assists with meals, elimination) is given to residents; assists with transporting & mobility needs of residents as needed.
• Assistance is provided in applying assistive devices (TED hose, ice packs, etc.), catheter care, and specimens are collected when required.
• Resident rooms and nursing station/nooks areas are kept in an orderly fashion at all times.
• Resident bodies are appropriately cared for after death with respect and in accordance with established procedures at all times.
• Resident needs are anticipated, and plans time to respond accordingly and in a minimum amount of time.
• Behavior/physiological changes of assigned residents are monitored and promptly reported to assigned/charge nurse. Care to the residents' needs and level of development is adapted appropriately.
• Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
• Resident care is documented on appropriate forms accurately into the E-MAR prior to the shift ending daily.
• Collaboration & Partnership: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Instructions issued by nurse and established nursing home related to resident care routines and policies are followed at all times.
• Effectively assists with admission and/or discharge of residents at all times.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Other duties as assigned are completed.
• Active participation on unit teams, work groups, and/or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Attends all mandatory in-services required by DHH regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 3 years' experience substitutes for a diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a CNA training program
• Communication and Customer Service Skills; problem-solving ability, initiative, good judgment.
• CNA certification
• Job Identification: 37373
• Job Category: Nursing
• Job Shift: Day/Evening & Every Other Weekend Rotation
• Job Function: Nursing Support
• Worker Type: Employee
• Regular or Temporary: Regular
• Requisition Schedule: Full-Time
• Hours of Schedule: 7a-7p