Certified Nursing Assistant (Day Shift) 7 AM - 3 PM and Alternating Weekends

WESLEY WOODS SENIOR LIVING INC • Newnan, GA

18h • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

• 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.

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