Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Third Shift

Heritage Post Acute•Florence, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working the third shift, from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The role involves direct resident care, ensuring their comfort, hygiene, and safety throughout the shift.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certified by the State of South Carolina.
Active and in good standing with the State of South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Check group assignment at the main desk and feeding list.
Make rounds with the outgoing shift to learn about residents' status.
Ensure residents are dry prior to accepting the assignment.
Report any problems to the nurse.
Check shower list and residents assigned to get up on your shift.
Give showers as scheduled.
Notify the nurse if a resident refuses a shower.
Ensure residents are properly groomed, dressed appropriately for weather, and have clean nails.
Shave residents as needed.
Offer residents snacks if awake and provide ice.
Check residents' restraints every 30 minutes and release every 2 hours for 10 minutes.
Release restraints during personal care or family visits.
Report any unusual incidents such as falls, skin tears, bruises, different behaviors, or anything not normal for a resident.
Keep resident rooms clean.
Turn and reposition residents as scheduled.
Complete PCR books before the end of the shift.
Sign shower and snack lists.
Keep all closets clean.
Clean wheelchairs and geriatric chairs as needed.
Take assigned wheelchairs for washing on Friday mornings.
Keep residents' personal belongings labeled and bagged.
Check vital signs weekly and as needed (PRN).
Take the dirty barrel out and bring an empty barrel for the next shift.
Keep noise levels down as much as possible.
Follow the chain of command.
Be knowledgeable of restraints and treatment of assigned residents.