CNA

Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation in Union City, TN seeks a compassionate CNA to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will perform resident rounds, verify IDs, and maintain clean, safe care environments while collaborating with a caring team.

Applicants should be enrolled in a nursing assistant program or hold a CNA; a minimum of 6 months CNA or clinical experience is preferred, with strong English communication and a respectful, patient-focused demeanor.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a nursing assistant program or CNA license holder.
• At least 6 months as a CNA or clinical experience during training.
• Sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and emotional stability.
• Good health and ability to relate to ill and aged residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions staff immediately.
• Make beds and tidy bedside/overbed tables.
• Keep water pitchers cleaned and within resident reach.
• Assist with other duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English language proficiency

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or in nursing assistant program

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.

• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.

• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.

• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.

• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.

• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.

• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.

• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.

• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.