CNA - Evenings(40 hrs)
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff with implementing comprehensive care plans for residents and patients. The role supports activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, personal care, and toileting, as well as education, recreation, and transportation, in accordance with nursing department policies, procedures, and standards. The C.N.A is directly accountable to the RN/LPN team leader and must protect resident and patient privacy and confidentiality while performing duties in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The position works evenings from 3 PM to 11 PM, five days a week, for 40 hours per week. Holiday coverage is required.
Requirements
- An active Certified Nurse Assistant license in the state of Maine.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- A passion for working with long-term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents and patients with routine activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, ambulating, and skin care.
- Listen effectively to address resident and patient needs.
- Take initial vital signs and provide weights to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Promptly report changes in vital signs or measurements to the Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Follow Universal Precautions and maintain confidentiality of resident and patient information.
- Accurately document resident and patient intake and output according to unit standards or physician orders.
- Maintain productive working relationships with healthcare team members, demonstrating courtesy, diplomacy, and tact.
- Provide additional care as directed by the RN/LPN and help orient residents, patients, and families to the unit and facility services.
- Deliver care promptly and accurately according to the care plan.
- Show empathy toward residents, patients, and families while remaining objective in challenging situations.
- Demonstrate flexibility and seek assistance to develop solutions to problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
