CNA (Day Shift) - Americus Nursing Center

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Manor is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant in Americus, GA to deliver daily direct care to residents, including help with medications, bathing, dressing and grooming, plus assistance with mobility. The role emphasizes a clean, friendly, and safe environment and requires adherence to infection control and proper documentation.

The position reports to the Nursing Management Team, is non-exempt, with shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm, and requires GA CNA certification.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or its equivalent or enrolled in ongoing education.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the residents’ health needs, including measuring vital signs, intake and output.
• Adheres to infection control procedures and maintains documentation of resident care.
• Responds to calls and communicates changes to the nurse management.
• Attends required classes to maintain CNA certification (12 hours per year) and mandatory trainings.
• Assists with orientation of new employees as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Professional interaction

Humility

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Georgia CNA certification

Job description

• Location 2001 South Lee Street,Americus, GA, 31709,United States

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant

REPORTS TO: Nursing Management Team

Non-Exempt

Shift Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide physical and emotional care to our residents at all times in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. The CNA will provide daily direct care to residents. This includes but is not limited to assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and grooming; food consumption; transferring and ambulating.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides for the residents’ health needs, including determining measurements accurately as assigned (vital signs, intake, output).
• Adheres to Magnolia Manor’s established Infection Control Procedures.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained; recording accurate, legible information about resident care and condition per facility practices; and responding to any call light or emergency alarm.
• Communicates notable changes to nurse management.
• Attend and participate in classes to maintain current certification as a C.N.A. (12 hours per year).
• Attend all meetings and in-services designated as mandatory.
• Attend and participate in annual and OSHA and CDC training programs, as well as annual disaster training.
• Assist with orientation of new employees as instructed by your supervisor

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to interact professionally with residents, family members and staff of all levels.
• Act with HUMILITY and with discretion at all times.
• (Critical Thinking) Ability to identify a problem and react with a sense of urgency.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred High School Diploma or its equivalent or enrolled in ongoing education.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
• This position is considered highly physical, with frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting approximately 50 pounds. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform the duties of a job.