Hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant en Larry H. Miller Senior Health

Description

As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence and ensuring their comfort and well-being. 

Reports to: Licensed Nurse 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding. 
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting and position techniques to ensure their safety and comfort. 
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes or concerns to the nursing team. 
• Assist with resident admission, transfers, and discharges, including orienting new residents to their surroundings and helping them settle into their rooms. 
• Support residents' social and recreational activities by engaging them in meaningful interactions, escorting them to group activities and providing companionship. 
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including making beds, tidying rooms, and ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are met. 
• Assist with resident dining services, including meal set-up, feeding assistance, and recording food and fluid intake as directed. 
• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Participate in educational opportunities and training programs to maintain CNA verification and enhance skills and knowledge in geriatric care. 
• Assist new CNA team members with training and getting actuated with policies, procedures and the layout of the facility. 
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting. 
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills. 
• Perform all other duties assigned. 

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Weekends, Nights, Days, NOC

Requirements

Job Qualifications: 

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in the state you work. 
• CPR certification. 
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred. 
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor. 
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion. 
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person. 
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist. 
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs. 
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed. 
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. 
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. 
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. 
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. 
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.