CNA FT 2nd shift

Ridgecrest Village•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall purpose of the Certified Nurses Assistant position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. This role promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents, advises the supervising charge nurse of the resident’s status, contributes knowledge of resident’s conditions, and documents observations as required. The position also focuses on promoting a safe and clean environment and ensuring equipment is clean and functional.

Requirements

State certification as a nursing assistant is mandatory.
Complete familiarity with the duties of a certified nursing assistant.
Functional literacy in English.
Must possess patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
Must possess the knowledge, skill, and empathy necessary to work with geriatric residents and their families.
Must be able to continually articulate clearly and precisely and communicate with persons of varying backgrounds.
Must possess the mental and physical capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position.
Highly developed observation skills are desirable.
Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
Maturity of judgment and behavior.
Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Must comply with any dress code requirements.
Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Ridgecrest’s policy.
Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
Advises the supervising charge nurse of the resident’s status at the beginning, during, and end of the shift.
Contributes knowledge of resident’s conditions, and documents observations as required.
Promotes a safe and clean environment.
Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures.
Assures that equipment is clean and functional.
Demonstrates competency in skills mandated by required education and training.
Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as may be required to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for the residents, visitors, and staff.
May assist in taking residents to activities and the beauty shop.
Performs other duties as assigned.