Activities Clerical CNA - Skilled Nursing

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Activities Clerical CNA for its Skilled Nursing unit within Edgewood Hospital. The role supports an ongoing activities program tailored to residents’ individual needs, interests, and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. It also coordinates and maintains clerical functions for a designated unit or program. The position uses customer service skills when greeting patients and visitors and answering telephone calls, and provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. Care duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care, supporting comfort, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients. The scheduled hours are 24 per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekend and holiday work is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state where the work is performed.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Completion of applicable state courses and successful completion of the applicable state certification exam.
Must not be listed on the applicable State Abuse Registry.
Current CPR for the professional rescuer.
Awareness, knowledge, and interest in gerontology.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple programs over time.
Knowledge of long-term care regulatory standards governing activity programs.
One year of experience in an acute care and/or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide an ongoing activities program that meets residents’ individual needs, interests, and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Coordinate and maintain clerical functions and duties for a designated unit or program.
Greet patients and visitors and answer telephone calls using customer service skills.
Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care, support their comfort, and help maintain a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.