CNA - 2nd shift - Full Time

Sisters-of-Charity-of-Cincinnati; Mount Saint Joseph (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct resident care in a team-oriented setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, accompany sisters to appointments, and report changes to the charge nurse, while upholding HIPAA and infection control policies.

Ohio licensure required or eligibility; prior long-term care preferred; full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Aide on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry or eligible to take the state exam.
• Knowledge of dementia preferred.
• Previous long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Observe residents' condition and promptly communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Participate in CNA shift reports, answer call lights, and support restorative programs.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transport to appointments as needed.

Skills

Companionship

ADL assistance

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (OH)

Job description

Job OverviewThe CNA is responsible for assisting and/or providing direct resident care in a team oriented environment. Reporting directly to the Charge Nurse, the CNA is expected to provide the highest level of quality sister care in compliance with Sisters of Charity policy/procedures and established best practice.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMission and Core ValuesPromote a campus-wide philosophy that aligns with the mission and core values of the Sisters of Charity.Teamwork and CollaborationCooperate with health and wellness teams and other departments to ensure all sisters' needs are met.Accept changes in work assignments as requested by the nursing supervisor.Participate on committees for quality improvement as assigned.Engages residents throughout the shift by assisting with activities and providing companionship based on individual interests, such as conversation, walks (indoors or outdoors), reading, puzzles, games, or other appropriate activities.Clinical and Resident CareAssists with or provides activities of daily living for Sisters, including bathing, dressing, feeding, personal laundry, and end-of-life care, to support their physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs in accordance with established standards of care.Follow all direct care policies and procedures.Observe sisters' condition and communicate to charge nurse on a daily basis.Assist with admission and discharge procedures as assigned/required.Participate in CNA shift report, answer call lights, and assist sisters with any direct care restorative programs.Companion with sisters on doctor appointments, activity trips, emergency room visits, and mass as assigned/required.Participate in the Interdisciplinary Care Conference Team and perform duties as specified.Policy, Procedure and ComplianceMaintain confidentiality of all sisters care information (HIPAA) and respect and adhere to all resident rights.Complete all assigned documents and mandatory training by specified deadlines.Complete all required sister documentation in an accurate and timely fashion.Follow all established infection control guidelines and standard precautions.Remain current on the nurse aide registry.Follow all safety guidelines and use equipment properly.Professional Development and General DutiesAttend and participate in all in-services, training sessions, and staff meetings as required.Perform other duties as requested or required.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWork is performed in a healthcare and residential campus setting that may require exposure to varying temperatures, cleaning agents, and occasional noise.All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and other movements consistent with a healthcare and residential work environment.Skills and QualificationsEducation:RequiredPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED.Licensure/Certification:RequiredCertified Nurse Aide on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry or eligible to take the state exam.PreferredSpecialized Knowledge/Skills:RequiredPreferredKnowledge of dementiaKind and Length of Experience:RequiredPreferredPrevious long term care experience