CNA - Skilled Nursing - FT Day Shift (49630)

BLAKEFORD AT GREEN HILLS CORPORATION•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to senior adults? If so, Woodcrest at Blakeford is the place for you. We are looking for dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to join our skilled nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As a CNA at Woodcrest, you will be responsible for assisting the LPNs and RNs with providing daily clinical care, monitoring vital signs, helping with daily living needs, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM Schedule: 3 days a week with a rotation of days off and the following week 4 days a week with a rotation of days off. Why You’ll Love Being a Full-Time Blakeford CNA: Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits Company-paid life and short-term disability YMCA discount On-site team member gym Paid time off with cashout option 403(b) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs Monthly team member appreciation events Employee referral bonus and much more! At Woodcrest at Blakeford, we’re more than a team of compassionate healthcare professionals — we’re an integral part of the Green Hills community. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or calling us their long-term home, our mission is simple: to deliver exemplary service – every time.

Requirements

6+ months of experience in a similar role
Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

Immediately report sign and symptoms of infection and changes in vital signs to the charge nurse.
Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Checks each resident at least every two hours or more as requested by the Charge Nurse, to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met and respond to resident calls, as requested by a resident.
Assists residents with bath function, daily dental and mouth care, grooming and dressing/undressing.
Keeps incontinent residents clean and dry, and assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
Measures and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and intake/output, as instructed.
Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations.
Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.
Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.