Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna)

Integritus Healthcare•Leeds, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Integritus Healthcare, specifically Linda Manor Extended Care, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality nursing care to residents. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld, and contributing to a safe and clean environment. The position offers opportunities for career growth, including assistance with LPN or RN programs, and provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents.
Demonstrate respect, attention, and awareness toward the diversity among residents, families, and caregivers.
Ability to document ADLs in an electronic health record.
Ability to observe and report symptoms and changes in condition.
Ability to use appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics for ambulation and transfers.
Ability to operate equipment safely and report defects.

Nice To Haves

Experience in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or specialized dementia care.
Participation in QAPI process or as an area of development.

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care to residents in accordance with their assessment and care plan.
Assist residents with daily requirements and tasks, including personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and food intake.
Maintain resident rights and confidentiality.
Document all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in the electronic health record (EHR).
Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions, and changes in condition promptly.
Routinely turn and position residents as required by the care plan.
Promptly report any incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violations of resident rights.
Honor resident's right to refuse care and report such refusal to the nurse supervisor.
Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment.
Answer resident call bells promptly and courteously.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Take and document vital signs, food and fluid intake/output, and heights and weights.
Ambulates and transfers residents using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Operate equipment in a safe manner and report any defective equipment.
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Assist and escort residents to appointments and activities.