CNA - Full Time

Lewiston North of Cascadia; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare in Lewiston, ID is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our fast-paced post-acute rehab team. You will support residents with daily living activities and assist the care team to promote safe, home-like recovery.

Under supervision, CNAs provide basic nursing assistance, document care activities, monitor vital signs, and participate in care planning to help residents regain independence and return home. CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CNA certification in the state of employment.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises and movement to/from wheelchair.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated.
• Takes and records vital signs as directed.
• Documents ADLs, personal cares and device use on flow sheets.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to provide input into care plans.
• Documents restorative services following facility policies.
• Provides person-centered care and maintains resident confidentiality.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for shifts.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Description

We are a short-term, post-acute skilled nursing facility seeking a compassionate and motivated team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with a genuine passion for supporting patients throughout their rehab journey and helping them return home safely and successfully

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
• Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.

NOTE: A CNA who successfully completes an approved advanced skills training curriculum and/or has demonstrated experience in a needed clinical specialty area, e.g. ventilator, pulmonary, and tracheostomy (VPT), can be classified as a CNA II.