Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Ellen Sagar - Skilled Nursing

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Union, SC

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About The Position

Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has served the Union County community for more than 50 years as a long-term care, skilled nursing facility. We are proud to be a provider of choice with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and restorative aides offering residential care around the clock. We maintain a positive and caring environment with expert nursing and therapy services to help our residents reach their maximum level of wellness. The CNA provides resident-focused non-licensed clinical care such as basic nursing skills and activities of daily living under the direction of a licensed nurse. The CNA must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of residents, families, and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing; ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Certified Nursing Assistant—Certification from an approved nursing assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the front desk is attended.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured.
• Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer, and fax machines; telephone system.
• Routinely maintains standards of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid and Department of Health and Environmental Control and other licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers, and self.
• Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner.
• Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns.
• Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies, and annual health evaluation.
• Attends unit staff meetings, being knowledgeable of facility's policies and procedures, medical terminology, and specific services of departments.
• Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED