CNA Days

PACS

22h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Oaks Post Acute is a pristine 164-bed skilled nursing facility located in Orangeburg, SC, dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. We are seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who are passionate about helping others to join our family. This role involves providing routine daily nursing care and services to residents in accordance with their assessment and care plan, under the direction of supervisors.

Requirements

Active South Carolina CNA Certification
Current CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
Passion for caring for others
10th grade education minimum
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state laws.

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents.
Assist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
Observe and report changes in residents' conditions to the nursing team.
Work alongside a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care.
Provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services.
Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments or serving meals.
Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information.
Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse promptly.
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report all accidents and incidents observed during the shift.
Maintain resident confidentiality and report suspected or known violations.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access the facility’s information system.
Perform only trained nursing care procedures.
Ensure resident rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
Introduce residents to roommates and other personnel.
Make residents comfortable.
Inventory and mark resident’s personal possessions.
Store resident’s clothing.
Assist residents with packing personal possessions during transfers or discharges.
Transport residents to new rooms or receiving areas.
Assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles.
Create and maintain a warm, positive, and calm environment.
Meet with nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas and improve services.
Report all resident complaints and grievances.
Participate in and receive nursing reports.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Make beds and add extra covers as requested.
Measure and record resident temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs).
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Answer resident calls promptly.
Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are met.
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements.
Record resident food/fluid intake and report changes in eating habits.
Keep resident water pitchers clean, filled, and within reach.
Perform after-meal care.
Follow work assignments and schedules.
Cooperate with inter-departmental and facility personnel.
Notify the facility when late or absent.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
Assist residents with daily functions (dental and mouth care, bathing, hair combing, dressing/undressing).
Keep residents dry by changing gowns, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
Assist in preparing residents for physical examinations.
Observe and report skin breakdowns to prevent bedsores.
Report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears.
Observe disoriented and comatose residents and report data.
Perform special treatments as instructed.
Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving or missing from the facility.
Use only trained equipment and report defective equipment.
Honor resident refusal of treatment requests and report them to supervisors.