Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE at Summerfield Rehab & Wellness Center is a 165-bed facility providing services ranging from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and helps promote 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 each resident’s plan of care, supports resident rights and choices, and contributes to residents’ quality of life. The posting announces 8-hour shifts from 11 PM to 7 AM.

Requirements

Hold a current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Be customer-service oriented and able to work well under pressure.
Be approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Be able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment.
Provide activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by state regulation and the resident’s plan of care.
Change bed linen and regularly 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 in 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.