Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
About The Position
The PC Unit Certified Nursing Aide must be able to monitor and report changes in patient condition in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. They must make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action, be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility. The CNA will implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation. They will maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc., maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information, and understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures. The CNA will display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a State approved CNA program
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
- Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
- Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
- Accurately document and chart patient care
- Respond to call lights promptly
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
