CNA - Skilled Nursing Facility ("PM Shift")

California Armenian Home•Fresno, CA

52d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Skilled Nursing team of The Vineyards | California Armenian Home creates unforgettable long-term care experiences for our diverse senior population. Here you can use your skills in our fast-paced environment, in areas that range from leadership roles, culinary experiences, to lifestyle programs, and everything in between. No matter your role, you will help to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for our residents, guests, and staff. Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps residents with activities of daily living such as; hygiene, toileting, feeding, moving safely to activities or functions, and caring for the resident's environment, including laundry and housekeeping. The Certified Nursing Assistant must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident, and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.

Requirements

Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
High school diploma or GED
Certified Nurse's Aid and/or Nursing Assistant certificate in the appropriate state.
Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
At least one year of experience, preferably in a long-term care setting, or an assisted living community.
Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write/type routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills required.
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
Interacts with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
Responds promptly to residents needs.
Supports organization's goals and values
Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Communicates with residents and families regarding care
Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition
Cleans and organizes the resident's room and assists with laundry
Helps residents to and from daily activities
Helps residents at mealtimes and monitors residents' eating habits
Helps residents with all personal care functions as needed
Ensures that the required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required