CNA: Elevating Resident Comfort & Dignity

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Franke at Seaside HealthCare in Mt Pleasant, SC. The CNA will provide high-quality resident care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, and uphold dignity and HIPAA compliance.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, teamwork with the care staff, and flexibility to cover weekends and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and current certification.
• Experience: Previous experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team, and basic computer skills for documentation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to each resident's plan of care, including assistance with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
• Assist residents in maintaining and improving their functional abilities.
• Ensure residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services.
• Collect and record residents' vital signs accurately.
• Make regular rounds and promptly report any changes in residents' conditions.
• Document care provided and residents' responses timely and accurately.
• Interact with residents warmly and promote a caring environment.
• Respond promptly to call lights and residents' requests.
• Assist with meals, encourage proper hydration, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment for residents.
• Report environmental deficiencies such as lighting issues, equipment problems, or anything in need of repair.
• Monitor for safety or fire hazards and report potential problems.
• Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
• Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
• Transport residents within the community safely and assist with mobility as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (state-approved)

Tools

EHR basics

Job description

Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Franke at Seaside HealthCare in Mt Pleasant, SC. The CNA will provide high-quality resident care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, and uphold dignity and HIPAA compliance.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, teamwork with the care staff, and flexibility to cover weekends and shifts as needed.