CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

St Frances Nursing and Rehab; Oberlin (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St Frances Nursing and Rehab in Louisiana is seeking dedicated CNAs to join a supportive team. Shifts are 8- or 12-hour options, 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM, with a $1500 sign-on bonus.

You will care for residents under Interdisciplinary Care Plans, assist with meals, grooming, mobility, and daily activities, document observations for licensed staff, and maintain infection control and dignity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sign in per facility protocol and monitor residents for significant issues.
• Assist residents with meals, toileting, grooming, and daily care; follow restorative plans.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and homelike environment; ensure privacy and safety.
• Record vital signs and weights as assigned; document information for the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Communicate observations to licensed staff promptly and attend required in-services.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Current certification as required by state regulations

Job description

$1500 Sign on Bonus

Details:

• Shifts:8 or 12 hours, 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM, 7-3, 3-11, 11-7
• Work alongside a supportive nursing team

We are looking for dedicated, energetic, and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As a CNA in our you will be an essential link between our residents, nursing team, and the broader care staff, ensuring exceptional care and a positive environment every day.

If you are passionate about elder care and want to join a team that values respect, compassion, and professionalism,

NURSING ASSISTANT

JOBSUMMARY

He/She isresponsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She isknowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She may provide restorativecare for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean andassists to meet thepsychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, ingood working order,and a homelike atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and otherdepartment heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the LicensedStaff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely as assigned. He/She attends in-servicesand staff meetings as required.

The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit.

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must have current certification as requiredby state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Hasthe ability to provide care to a group of residents assuring quality is provided atall time for this group as well as others in the facility.
2. 2. Maintainseffective interpersonal relationships.
3. 3. Is ofgood emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.
4. 4. Iswilling and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
5. 5. Is courteous in working withresidents, families, and employees.
6. 6. Maintainsa neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate forresident care.
7. 7. Hasa desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.
8. 8. Mustbe in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
9. 9. Mustbe willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
10. 10. Musthave the ability to provide the care as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignmentsfor each resident in assigned group.
11. 11. Mustdemonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the NursingDepartment and other departments.
12. 12. Musthave ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
13. 13. Mustdisplay ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providingpersonal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies anddeveloping good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.
14. 14. Must beable and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of thefacility.
15. 15. Mustdemonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.
16. 16. Musthave a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

It is tobe understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged"Primary" group assignments as the basis for each shift worked, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignment as the need arises. In addition, each NursingAssistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each residentand staff are followed.

1. 1. Signsin per facility protocol.
2. 2. Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift.
3. 3. Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times.
4. 4. Assists residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal.
5. 5. Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents.
6. 6. After meal, assist resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed.
7. 7. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitutions for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conducive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room.
8. 8. For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned.
9. 9. Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
10. 10. Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)
11. 11. Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents.
12. 12. Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind.
13. 13. Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluids at least every 2 hours or each time in the room, when appropriate.
14. 14. Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated.
15. 15. Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlined for each resident. Do nail care, wash hair, shave, etc. to assure personal hygiene practices are always following.
16. 16. Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment.
17. 17. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staffassigned to unit.
18. 18. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments.
19. 19. Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident.
20. 20. Assists residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet restful and safe atmosphere when residents are resting.
21. 21. Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned.
22. 22. Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the residents orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines.
23. 23. Follows Plan of Care.
24. 24. Reports any changes in condition or any resident/family concerns to licensed nurse.
25. 25. Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc.
26. 26. Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices.
27. 27. Changes resident’s bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices.
28. 28. Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment.
29. 29. Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such.
30. 30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely.
31. 31. Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books.
32. 32. Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary CarePlan.
33. 33. Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and a homelike atmosphere for the residents.
34. 34. Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff.
35. 35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift.
36. 36. Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc.
37. 37. Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheet prior to leaving the unit to go off duty.
38. 38. Performs other tasks as assigned.
39. 39. Attends required staff inservices, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activitiesas required.
40. 40. Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.
41. 41. Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in an on-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
42. 42. Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
43. 43. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

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