CNA

Job Details

Full-Time & Part-Time Available

Hourly Rate $16.00 - $19.00

**Our Prairieview facility NEEDS FULL TIME PM and OVERNIGHT CNA'S for our AL, SNL & Memory Care Floors

Benefits for Full-time Employees (30 hours + per week)

Benefits for All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)

Job Responsibilities for CNA:

Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal care and oral hygiene
Assist with ambulation, transferring or transporting of residents, (including pushing residents in wheelchairs) to the dining rooms, activities and/or various areas of Prairieview as necessary
Follow established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures
Listen to resident and family concerns and initiate corrective actions and communicate concerns and outcomes to the Nurse
Provide support and encouragement to all residents to remain as independent as possible
Assist with serving meals and beverages, supervising dining rooms during meal times to ensure resident safety
Observe infection control procedures
Complete resident rounds as assigned, reporting any resident care issues to the Nurse on duty
Assist with orientation of new residents to the facility
Maintain accurate records of each resident’s daily care on the appropriate documents, and in accordance with state and federal regulations
Maintain confidentiality of resident records and facility information
Attend all in-service classes as assigned
Come to work in a clean neat uniform, and consistently present a professional appearance
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

CNA certification
Experience working in assisted living, home health or long-term care environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess, or be able to obtain current CPR certification
Must be familiar with the Rights of the Resident, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse
Demonstrate excellent listening skills and communicate effectively while conveying patience and understanding
Treat all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidences
Complete all appropriate documentation accurately and timely
Communicate any allegation of resident abuse immediately to Nurse
Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it well
Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude
Follow all policies and procedures of Prairieview at The Garlands

Physical Requirements for CNA:

Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
Must be able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally
Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing
Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time