Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Skilled Rehab

The Lakes at Litchfield•Pawleys Island, SC

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides person-centered care based on residents’ needs and interests while preserving their dignity and quality of life. The role includes assisting with daily living, dining, housekeeping, and life enrichment activities, as well as taking and recording vital signs and weights when ordered or required. The position is offered part time or PRN on the first or second shift at The Lakes at Litchfield.

Requirements

State certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use electronic records, miscellaneous software, and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; and independently pushing up to 250 pounds.
Use proper body mechanics when assisting residents with daily living.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, transportation, and transfers.
Assist residents with dining, including escorting, transferring, taking orders, serving, feeding, meal preparation, and cleanup.
Provide housekeeping assistance, including bed making, trash removal, laundry, room and bathroom cleaning, and responding to resident requests.
Lead and assist with life enrichment activities with guidance and support from Life Enrichment Leaders and Supervisors, including activities, craft and game groups, life skills, daily pleasures, and one-on-one interaction.
Escort residents to scheduled programming and encourage daily participation; participate in outings or day trips as applicable.
Take and record vital signs and weights as ordered or required by regulations.
Attend in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.