CNA- All Shifts

Senior Suites; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Suites in Oklahoma seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents daily and maintain high standards of care. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor intake, and communicate effectively with nurses and family members.

You must hold state CNA certification, have a high school diploma, be comfortable using a computer, and work well independently in a fast-paced environment while upholding excellent personal hygiene.

Qualifications

• State CNA certification required.
• Ability to think and work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication with staff and residents under stress.
• Comfortable using a computer for basic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and daily living assistance.
• Answer calls and determine how best to help residents.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal hygiene.
• Turn and reposition bedridden residents.
• Monitor and review dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Record vital signs and report changes to staff.
• Assist with medications reminders and observation of patient status.

Skills

CNA certification

Independent work

Communication under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer use

Job description

Job Summary:

You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

Duties:

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Qualifications:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires good physical and mental health. Physical activities may include lifting up to fifty pounds, rotating and assisting residents who are partially or totally dependent.