Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cypress Care Center•Wildwood, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Cypress Care Center is seeking caring and hard-working CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join their dedicated team. Cypress Care Center is located in a relaxing community just outside Brownwood Square, one block from The Villages, and conveniently situated between Hwy 301 and SR 44. The facility offers open courtyards, wide hallways, and high ceilings, providing guests with exceptional community living, homelike accommodations, and a wonderful work culture. It is a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals who provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. The center is committed to providing compassionate care in an environment of respect and dignity, and also fosters a positive work environment for its staff, valuing and appreciating each team member.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant certification from state of Florida.
Current/active CPR certification, preferred.
At least one (1) year Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Current/active CPR certification
At least one (1) year Skilled Nursing experience

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.
Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.
Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care.
Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.
Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.
Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.