Certified Nursing Assistant | PRN

WESLEY WOODS SENIOR LIVING INC • Newnan, GA

23d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, Resident Services Manager or designee, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to residents in a retirement community including activities of daily living. May be assigned to Personal Care and/or Skilled Care units. Key Responsibilities Supports – Assists residents with activities of daily living. Provides physical assistance with routine self-care to include general hygiene, bath, shower, grooming, mouth/denture care, selecting clothing, and daily dressing. Assists with incontinent care and related elimination care activities. Maintains records of fluid intake/output and nutritional information. Reminds residents of medications as scheduled. Transfers and ambulates residents. Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents. Assists – Aids with light housekeeping and laundry. Provides general upkeep of the community, office, and residents rooms by cleaning and disinfecting all areas to include restrooms. Makes beds, vacuums, and mops flooring as needed. Restocks supplies in resident rooms, replaces soap, light bulbs, and other items as needed. Washes, dries, folds and/or irons residents’ personal laundry and returns to resident. Prepares – Prepares and delivers meals to residents; may assist dining room staff with serving meals. Prepares and delivers food /beverages for meals. Secures requests for meals and delivers them to residents. Engages – Provides emotional support and assistance to families. Engages in effective communication with residents/families to develop and maintains a positive working rapport. Listens and speaks in a supportive manner to assist in solving concerns of residents. Demonstrates support of resident rights. Promotes – Encourages resident participation in appropriate activities under the direction of the Life Enrichment Director. Assists with the delivery of activities. Provides input to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents. Implements daily activities set up by Personal Care Manager. Provides instruction for scheduled classes and reminds residents of appointments or activities schedules. Maintains – Upholds current knowledge and understanding of proper procedures for tasks related specifically to resident care. Specializes - If assigned to Skilled Care will provide specialized services: Assists with elimination using urinals, bedpans, bowel and/or bladder programs. Uses Hoyer lift and applies restraints for assigned residents. Collects specimens and performs other clinical duties as assigned. Provides – Provides administrative support as appropriate in such areas as answering phones, record keeping, participating in care planning for residents and giving/taking reports for each shift. Performs – Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by the State of Georgia as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• The ability to read, write and follow written/oral instructions in English.
• Current CPR and/or First Aid will be required.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds, bend, stoop, and twist.
• Ability to stand and walk 90% of working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retirement community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Provides physical assistance with routine self-care to include general hygiene, bath, shower, grooming, mouth/denture care, selecting clothing, and daily dressing.
• Assists with incontinent care and related elimination care activities.
• Maintains records of fluid intake/output and nutritional information.
• Reminds residents of medications as scheduled.
• Transfers and ambulates residents.
• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• Aids with light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provides general upkeep of the community, office, and residents rooms by cleaning and disinfecting all areas to include restrooms.
• Makes beds, vacuums, and mops flooring as needed.
• Restocks supplies in resident rooms, replaces soap, light bulbs, and other items as needed.
• Washes, dries, folds and/or irons residents’ personal laundry and returns to resident.
• Prepares and delivers meals to residents; may assist dining room staff with serving meals.
• Prepares and delivers food /beverages for meals.
• Secures requests for meals and delivers them to residents.
• Provides emotional support and assistance to families.
• Engages in effective communication with residents/families to develop and maintains a positive working rapport.
• Listens and speaks in a supportive manner to assist in solving concerns of residents.
• Demonstrates support of resident rights.
• Encourages resident participation in appropriate activities under the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assists with the delivery of activities.
• Provides input to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents.
• Implements daily activities set up by Personal Care Manager.
• Provides instruction for scheduled classes and reminds residents of appointments or activities schedules.
• Upholds current knowledge and understanding of proper procedures for tasks related specifically to resident care.
• Assists with elimination using urinals, bedpans, bowel and/or bladder programs.
• Uses Hoyer lift and applies restraints for assigned residents.
• Collects specimens and performs other clinical duties as assigned.
• Provides administrative support as appropriate in such areas as answering phones, record keeping, participating in care planning for residents and giving/taking reports for each shift.
• Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

Benefits

• Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED