Compassionate CNA: Resident Care & Advocacy

CIEL Leesburg LLC; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Leesburg, FL seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care and support in a safe, clean environment. You will follow individualized care plans, assist with meals, and document care activities to ensure quality services in line with state and federal regulations.

This role requires CNA certification, and prior long-term care experience is preferred. You will collaborate with the care team, maintain confidentiality, and promote resident well-being on a

Qualifications

• Certification of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
• Six months’ experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Successful completion of State C.N.A. course.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
• Document all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
• Assist with meals and dining setup, and help with feeding as needed.
• Monitor resident status, report changes to management, and participate in care plan meetings.
• Assist with toilet, incontinent care, and ADLs; maintain resident confidentiality and safety.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

CNA certification

State CNA course completion

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant who will provide directcare to residents, while promoting the resident’s highest level of functioning, as directed bymanagement. Additionally, they will assist in maintaining the resident’s environment in a safeand neat manner, as well as promoting quality services within community standards, State andFederal Regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting

company culture and vision.

• Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the

beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any

changes in resident medical condition/status.

• Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.

• Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.

• Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set

up and feeding of meals.

• Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least

every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed.

• Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours.

• Keeps resident’s rooms neat and clean.

• Performs clinical procedures according to community policy.

• Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by

management.

• Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM,

AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.

• Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role.

• Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents.

• Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing

assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned.

Acts as resident advocate.

• Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the

health care team, and other disciplines.

• Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement

Program.

• Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education

development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current

knowledge of resident care practices.

• Maintains resident confidentiality.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned

position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate

should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Certification of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

• Six months’ experience in long-term care is preferred.

• Successful completion of State C.N.A. course.

• Make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent

judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them

to a supervisor.

• Must have a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions.

• Must have basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.

• Must have a basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.

• Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster

drills.

• Ability to follow facility policies.

• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully

perform the essential functions of this position:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.

• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.

• Sit – sit infrequently.

• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.

• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.

• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize

the elevator as an alternate resource if available.

• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may

require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require

lifting of 50 pounds or less.

• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and

neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead,

requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating

weight of 25 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to interact with co-workers, residents or vendors.

• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents.

• Exposure to latex.

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards.

• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.