CNA- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Ranch Terrace Nursing Home; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Competitive wage

Job summary

Ranch Terrace Skilled Nursing is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide routine daily nursing care and services to residents, under the supervision of licensed staff. You will record entries on flow sheets and charts, report changes in residents' conditions promptly, and help with daily activities to keep rooms ready and comfortable.

A valid Oklahoma CNA license is required; 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as CNA in Oklahoma.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care for residents.
• Team player with strong cooperation with staff.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Ability to handle residents with patience and tact.

Responsibilities

• Record entries on flow sheets, notes, charts clearly.
• Report changes in residents' condition to the Nurse Supervisor promptly.
• Report accidents and incidents observed during the shift.
• Prepare resident rooms for admission (beds, tags, kit).
• Make residents comfortable (assist to bed, provide water).
• Inventory and label resident possessions.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles.
• Follow policies and procedures as directed by supervisors.
• Maintain teamwork across departments to meet resident needs.
• Help maintain a comfortable, homelike environment.
• Meet with shift nursing staff to identify improvement areas.
• Report complaints and grievances from residents.
• Notify facility if late or absent.
• Report abuse/neglect or fraud to Administrator.
• Ensure computers are logged off when not in use.

Skills

English language

Teamwork

Communication

Decisiveness

Patient care

Empathy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ranch Terrace Skilled Nursing

We offer a competitive wage, as well as, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance .1 year plus experience preferred.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Experience

• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of this state.

Job Functions- Includes but not limited to

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical. We use Stop and Watch through POC.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident’s clothing.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Help maintain aa comfortable, homelike environment
• Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
• Report known or suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, misappropriation, or fraud to the Administrator.
• Ensure that computers are properly logged off when not in use

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work well with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.