CNA - Skilled Nursing - Day Shift (50021)

BLAKEFORD AT GREEN HILLS CORPORATION•Nashville, TN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodcrest at Blakeford is looking for dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 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.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant License in the state of TN
6+ months of experience in a similar environment preferred

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.