Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Dayton, TN seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Aide to monitor and report changes in patient conditions and support daily care in a post-acute setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a state-approved CNA program, current license, CPR certification, and prefer at least one year of geriatric nursing; you will document care, ensure safety, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• State-approved CNA program completion and active license in good standing.
• CPR certification current or obtained during orientation.
• Prefer 1 year of geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Assist in patient evacuation if needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and dependable performance.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team with good judgment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State approved CNA program

Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Job description

Position Summary

The PC Unit Certified Nursing Aide must be able to monitor and report changes in patient condition in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer