Hiring CNA's with excellent work ethics, reliable and with previous experience for all shifts. Salary depending on experience.
Valley Convalescent & Rehab
Excellent benefits
Great work environment
Certified Nurse Assistant Job Description
Qualifications:
· High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
· Current C.N.A. Certification required or in process by the state.
· Ability to speak and write English.
· Ability to understand & carry out written & verbal instructions.
· Ability to document with accuracy.
· Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff
· Ability to be a team worker
· Must pass yearly physical and complete annual TB testing.
Characteristics
Dependable, observant, good communicator, skillful in use of hands and body, safety conscious, capable of standing and walking for long periods of time, and to lift, move and position residents using safe body mechanics. Must have a sincere interest in the geriatric resident.
Hours
6:45 am to 3:15 pm
2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
10:45 pm to 7:15 am
Position Summary:
The C.N.A. assists the resident in performing the activities of daily living, provides a clean and safe living environment, gathers data on the resident’s physical and emotional state, and reports observations to the nurse in charge.
Assists the residents with the activities of daily living:
1. Bathes or assists resident to bathe, provides evening care and incontinent care.
2. Grooming, care of hair and fingernails. (The nurses only care for diabetic residents’ nails).
3. Dressing and undressing.
4. Assists resident with meal tray, feeds resident as needed, provides between meal nourishments and fluids as assigned.
5. Toilets resident.
6. Positions resident for comfort, using principles of body mechanics and repositions when necessary.
7. Provides or assists with oral hygiene.
8. Answers call lights promptly.
9. Transports resident as needed throughout the facility.
10. Takes and reports to the charge nurse Vital Signs, as assigned, during the first hour of the shift.
Recognizes resident’s strengths and uses rehabilitative nursing techniques to restore or maintain resident independence.
1. Range of motion exercises daily.
2. Supervises/assists and encourages ambulation, transfer, etc.
3. Assists with bowel & bladder training.
Assist in meeting the resident’s emotional needs.
1. Introduces self to resident at the start of each shift.
2. Explains procedures and talks with the resident
3. Shows support through listening.
4. Encourages social and/or therapy activities.
5. Supports the dying resident and their family.
6. Provides for resident privacy and confidentiality
7. Provides for resident rights.
Assist in provision of a safe and clean environment.
1. Proper use and storage of equipment; i.e. wheelchair, Hoyer lift, siderails, seatbelts, walkers, and bedside commodes.
2. Reports faulty equipment to the charge nurse.
3. Reports all accidents and/or incidents to the charge nurse.
4. Dresses resident appropriately for activities, appointments, weather conditions, etc.
5. Makes and remakes beds as assigned.
6. Properly handles soiled linens.
7. Uses proper handwashing techniques.
8. Follows Universal Precautions at all times.
9. Cares for residents in isolation as assigned.
Reports observations to charge nurse concerning the resident
1. Changes in condition and/or emotional state.
2. Refusals of meals.
3. Participates in start of shift report.
4. Records observations on ADL sheets as assigned.
Continuing education
1. Attends Staff Development programs related to job responsibilities.
2. Acquires C.E.U.s to renew certification as required by state law.
Apply in person at 919 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville or call (831)722-3581 and ask Robert Ditlevsen
Job Type: Full-time
Benefit Conditions:
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
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This Job Is:
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- caregiver: 1 year (Preferred)
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
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Work Location: In person