Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
About The Position
Our team is seeking an enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician (CNA/Med Tech) to join our first shift team and assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment in accordance with the residents' needs and facility philosophy. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity. The CNA/Med Tech reports to the LPN Supervisor, and is responsible for fostering resident independence while supervising medication self-administration, dining, and other activities; observe, record, and report residents’ physical and emotional conditions; maintain a comfortable and clean environment for the residents for the planning, directing, supervision, and delivery of direct resident care; for maintaining accurate and complete medical records; for utilizing safety measures in provision of care; for preventing spread of disease and infection by following established universal precautions; for attending staff meetings, classes and on-going in-service programs to improve knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- Must have a current CNA certification in the State of Florida as a nursing assistant or show proof of application for reciprocity from another state.
- Must attend HIV/AIDS training per state regulations.
- Must have current CPR card.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and ability to function on a professional level with clients, staff, and other outside professionals during stressful or emotional situations.
Nice To Haves
- 4-hour Medication Administration Certificate is preferred but not required to be hired; OTJ training is available.
Responsibilities
- Actively supports Lutheran Haven’s Mission and Ministry.
- Demonstrates a willingness to be an effective team member by fostering positive relationships with teams and residents.
- Although encouraging resident independence, will assist as necessary with the following including, but not limited to: ambulation : getting in and out of bed, transfer techniques, walking with/without assistive devices; use of orthopedic appliances alone or with assistance dining: may serve and collect food trays.
- environmental needs: room temperature, safety, and appearance etc. personal needs: reading, writing, mail communication toileting care: clean clothes, personal grooming treatments and procedures when properly instructed: obtaining vital signs, weights, carrying out isolation techniques and procedures as directed.
- activity programs: communicate activities to residents regularly and assist with ambulation to activities as requested.
- Observe, record and notify appropriate individuals regarding resident abilities, health and well-being
- Follow incident report policies and procedures as they relate to employees and residents.
- Supervise self-medication administration.
- Ensure proper medications are available.
- Assist with resident transportation arrangements and preparing resident for off-site appointments.
- Records resident absence from facility as applicable.
- Assures that established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties.
- Attends mandatory in-services.
- Obtains the state required in-services per year.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable health and dental care plan
- Generous paid time off accrual program
- Eight paid holidays, including your birthday
- Employer matched retirement program
- Optional health and life insurance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
