Certified Nursing Assistant 3/11 PT at River City Nursing and Rehab

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Specimen Collection, Patient Positioning, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Suite, CPR, Resident Record Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title Code: CNA FLSA: Nonexempt Position Purpose The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse. Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities Provides for resident’s personal hygiene and daily living. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting residents with showers. Assists with meals and feeds residents. Ambulates, turns, and positions residents. Provides hydration and nourishment between meals. Checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Maintains good working relations with nursing unit staff and other facility employees through appropriate communication. Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Reports observations of residents to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment. Maintains resident records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Assures resident safety through strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures, open communication with residents, supervisors, and coworkers, and careful observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions. Other Job Functions With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations Oral and written communication skills Problem solving skills Skills to observe resident condition Must display positive attitude and concern for others Must be stress tolerant, self-motivated, cooperative, team-orients, and dependable. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Physical Demands/Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport carts weighing over 100 pounds, transport tools/equipment, grasp and manipulate tools/equipment to set up. Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Move resident as necessary, stretch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, and balance to access all resident body parts, observe skin color, detect vital signs and equipment alarms/messages. Operate computer, read, remain in a stationary position, converse with others. Legibly complete forms; perform data entry of information. Remain in a stationary position for extended periods. Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information. Communicate instructions or demonstrate tasks. Lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally. Stand and walk frequently, sit for extended periods; simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak Requirements Minimum Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent is required. Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable. Certification/License: Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing is required. Candidates are required to attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire. State background check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal care and hygiene assistance to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Monitor and report resident needs, vital signs, and observations to ensure professional assessment and safety.