CNA (WEEKENDS) SAT-SUN, 7AM-7PM

Trezevant Episcopal Home; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Trezevant Episcopal Home in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Nursing Assistant to provide direct care for residents, focusing on activities of daily living and support for therapeutic and restorative programs. You will document observations and work closely with nursing staff to maintain resident well-being.

Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of personal care experience and hold a State TN Certified Nursing Assistant License. Weekend shifts and variety of duties are included.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of personal care giving experience.
• CNA license required in TN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for activities of daily living.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Prepare and set up food trays; assist residents as needed.
• Take weights and monitor vital signs.
• Assist residents to activities and follow safety practices.
• Respond to pendant calls promptly and assist promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized resident units and proper bed positioning.

Skills

Personal care

Bathing assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

TN Certified Nursing Assistant License

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Trezevant Episcopal Home - Memphis, TN 38111Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: CertificationSalary Range: $16.78 - $20.78 HourlyJob Shift: Weekends - 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Job Category: Health Care

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides direct care to residents in the facility, primarily for their activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs, restorative programs, documentation as required by the facility.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend/complete 12 in-service hours annually which will include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others.
• Give basic patient care: assisting with bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and filing of nails when requested and assisting with person hygiene.
• Responsible for maintaining care and neatness of resident units: making bed, personal clothing, bedside table, and washing
• Pass and set up food trays: assist residents as needed.
• Responsible for weights and vital signs.
• Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant.
• Answer pendant calls promptly and courteously- check that pendant is on the resident.
• Shave male residents daily as needed or requested.
• Complete routine rounds and update the nurse on any observations that he/she needs to know about regarding changes in the residents’ condition.
• Be knowledgeable and practice proper bed positioning, and proper transfer techniques to wheelchair and chair.
• Work closely with team members to foster self-respect and feelings of self-worth in resident.
• Consistently presents a professional appearance by wearing clean uniform, shoes, name tag, no excessive jewelry, and short, clean fingernails.
• Report for work on time, as scheduled.
• Maintain CNA license with the State of TN Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years.
• Be knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values.
• Other duties as assigned/ required.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Must have 6 months to 1 years’ experience of Personal Care giving (if not certified).
• CNA’s must maintain a State of TN Certified Nursing Assistant License.