Certified Nurse Assistant (CENA)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital • Grand Rapids, MI

206d • $17

About The Position

Under the direction of the Registered or Licensed Nurse Manager/Designee, the Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Michigan certificate of completion state approved nurse aide training program.
• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal and relationship building skills to work in a cross-functional team as well as the ability to work with residents based on their cognitive ability.
• Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level.
• Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values of Mary Free Bed in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Mary Free Bed Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates).
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.
• Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Supports the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the Resident.
• Assist Elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to expressed preference.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises.
• Record data as instructed.
• Answer Resident calls promptly.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents in accordance with plan of care.
• Report all changes in the Resident's condition to your supervisor/designee as soon as practical.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Enters information and documentation accurately in Care Tracker in accordance with company policy, practice and standards.
• Follow established End of Life Procedure.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $3.40/hour COVID pay
• Shift differentials
• Sign-on bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED