CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp in Shelton, CT is seeking an Employee - Full-Time Service Worker (Nurse Aide). Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you perform basic nursing care procedures, assist with meals, transfers, bathing, and grooming, and support the care team to meet residents' needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of CNA experience, and CT CNA certification or eligibility within 120 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year CNA experience preferred.
• State of CT CNA Certification or eligible within 120 days of course completion.
• Ability to interact professionally and work as a team.
• Ability to speak and read English to communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Follow treatment plans meeting residents' needs and assist with meals and grooming.
• Monitor and record pulse, respirations, BP, and weight as needed.
• Document care and observations in EMR accurately and timely.
• Maintain infection control practices and support care team.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meet CE requirements (12 hrs/yr).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CT CNA Certification

Job description

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Employee - Full-Time Service Workers Shelton, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 16840

Salary Range: $18.50 To $25.00 Annually

Night Shift / 40hrs/wk / EOW

Summary of Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, performs basic nursing care procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment’s, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information about the adult/older adult resident/patient’s condition to the appropriate facility staff.
• Takes and records pulse, respirations, blood pressures and weight as needed.
• Documents care and observations on work sheets and EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains cooperative relationships to enhance the efficient operation of the care team by providing support and assistance to co-workers.
• Adheres to infection control practices.
• Supports the psychosocial needs of the residents as per the plan of care and profile.
• Participates in educational and inservice meeting to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Must attend all mandatory programs. Meets basic requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year.
• Uses equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. Adheres to standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Follows facility policies and procedures.
• P erforms other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 6 months – 1 year experience as a CNA preferred
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Connecticut CNA Certification; or within 120 days of CNA Certification course completion.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers.
• Function as a team member.
• Ability to speak, read English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff.
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.