Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Mill Street Residence - Night Shifts (79348)

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

CNAs at Mill Street Residence provide assistance to our tenants in their activities of daily living and personal care with a friendly, positive attitude. Excellent communication skills and a caring demeanor are essential for this position! Mill Street Residence is a assisted living community like no other and it is our employees that truly make the difference. Whether it involves housekeeping, dining services, home care, maintenance, activities or our front office, we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to the seniors we serve. At Mill Street, we treat people like family and it shows. We welcome you in joining us to become part of the best assisted living community in town!

Requirements

Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant certification, 75-hour course, and/or successful completion of competency evaluation is required.
Ability to perform simple personal care services for the resident under the supervision of the RN.
Ability to make meaningful observations and write simple reports.
Ability to accept and constructively use supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in dealing with residents, families, and co-workers.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards the elderly is essential.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one-year experience as a CNA in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home care agency preferred.
Should possess good intervention techniques, effective communication skills, problem solving and decision-making capabilities, and the ability to solicit cooperation.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assists and/or provides residents with personal care, as directed, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, washing and drying hair, nail care, and toileting.
Assists residents with exercises or ambulation as directed by therapist or nurse.
Reminds/assists resident to take medications as directed by RN.
Completes and records vital signs, weight as assigned.
Assists/performs transfers of resident from commode, bed or chair using proper lifting and transfer technique and/or equipment.
Use proper body mechanics at all times.
Has basic knowledge of infection control procedures.
Changes bed linen as needed.
Changes simple dressings after instruction/demonstration of technique.
Reinforces personal care techniques to promote independence.
Recognizes significant changes in resident condition and reports findings in a timely manner to the RN as appropriate.
Documents all care provided to residents, including observations, treatments, instructions, and communications.