Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Calvert City, KY

About The Position

Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed facility operated by Signature HealthCARE, a family-based healthcare company offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and helps foster a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role provides activities of daily living within the scope of practice and the resident’s plan of care, supports resident rights and choices, and contributes to the day-to-day operation of assigned areas. The position offers 8-hour shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. Pay is up to $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Ability to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and effectiveness working with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
Help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Provide activities of daily living within the scope of practice and the resident’s plan of care.
Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident rooms.
Ambulate and transfer residents using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other assigned information.
Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.
Recognize and support resident rights and choices within the care environment.
Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
Assist with orientation and training of other staff as requested.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.