Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Madison, MS

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff by providing patients with personal care, emotional support, and assistance with activities of daily living. More complex duties are performed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Care responsibilities should take into account the needs associated with each patient's age and standard of care. The role includes morning and evening care, helping patients prepare for and eat meals, responding to call lights, anticipating patient needs, making rounds, and helping patients manage personal property.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant course.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care that considers needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age.
• Provide morning care, which may include bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning bedside surfaces, straightening the room, and other general care.
• Provide evening care, including washing hands and face as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, refreshing linens, cleaning over-bed tables, straightening the room, and other general care.
• Notify appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove food trays, and assist with meals or feed patients when necessary.
• Distribute drinking water and other nourishment to patients.
• Answer patient call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds to assigned patients.
• Assist patients with personal property, including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed