Day Shift CNA: Compassionate Elder Care with Benefits

Penick Village; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

PTO

Employee recognition programs

Discounted staff meals

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Penick Village Inc. in Southern Pines, NC, seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to join our Skilled Nursing team. CNAs provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, and report changes to the nursing staff.

Required CNA course, NC Board approval, CPR certification; long-term care experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CNA course and satisfactorily completed a competency assessment.
• Listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry in good standing.
• Must provide proof of current CPR Certification.
• Experience in long term care preferred.
• Must maintain re-certification credentials as a CNA and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to the needs of residents.
• Provide and maintain a clean and safe home for residents.
• Assisting with personal care functions, including: Dental and mouth care; Bathing; Dressing and grooming; Hair care; Nail care; Shaving; Bowel and bladder care; Other personal and hygiene care.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and provide skin care according to policy.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds and change bed linens.
• Assist moving, positioning and transporting elders into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assure that call bell is accessible to elder at all times and answered promptly.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the residents' condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as possible.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Inform supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered into the resident's care plan.
• Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed.
• Communicate with co-workers at all levels to meet the needs of residents.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, etc.
• Report any resident abuse or suspected abuse to the Healthcare Administrator or designee immediately.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions.
• Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures, and documentation.
• Serve and clean up after meals and snacks.
• Launder clothing, linen and other articles.
• Clean and maintain the environment in partnership with housekeeping.
• Keep all areas of the Penick Village clean.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Assist family members in a friendly and courteous manner when they inquire about residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal communication

Education

CNA course and competency assessment

NC Board of Nursing approval

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Penick Village Inc. in Southern Pines, NC, seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to join our Skilled Nursing team. CNAs provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, and report changes to the nursing staff.

Required CNA course, NC Board approval, CPR certification; long-term care experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.