CNA - VILLAGE

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to aid residents who are functionally, physically or socially impaired with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

The CNA helps promote opportunities for socialization and teaches residents self-help skills while maintaining their dignity and safety. A high school education or equivalent and CNA training are required, with physical ability to lift and move residents.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Completion and licensed via a credible CNA training program.
• Experience with elderly in assisting daily activities is helpful; CNA certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents who are functionally, physically or socially impaired with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Promote and implement activities for socialization and teach self-help skills.
• Maintain residents' self-respect, dignity and physical safety.

Skills

Elderly care

Patient assistance

CNA experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification/training

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school education or equivalent. Completion and licensed via a credible CNA training program.

Experience

Hiring experience with elderly in assisting with daily activities of living is helpful. Certified nurse's aide is desired.

Physical

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, pull up to 150 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 150 pounds regularly. Frequently walks, uses hands to finger equipment and controls. Movements required are bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and reaching above shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity and mobility should be proficient.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

The CNA assists residents who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming. Responsible for promoting and implementing a variety of activities that includes internal and external opportunities for socialization. Assists and teaches residents skills in self-help. Helps to maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident.