Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Blue Heron•Wesley Chapel, FL

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About The Position

Blue Heron Senior Living Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident care and support residents in reaching and maintaining their highest functional abilities. The role involves assisting residents with daily living needs, responding to requests for assistance, observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, documenting care, and protecting resident rights and privacy. CNAs work in accordance with facility policies, safety and infection-control requirements, and the principles of safe nursing practice in Florida. The position offers a competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience, a $2 shift differential, a $2 weekend bonus, DailyPay, paid life insurance, 401(k) opportunities after the first year, medical, vision, and dental insurance, annual tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000, and monthly celebrations and recognitions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of programs such as Excel and Word.
Thorough understanding of the principles of safe and effective nursing practices in the State of Florida.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Personal integrity and ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Judgment in prioritizing tasks and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to support residents according to their maturity and physical abilities.
Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care, and dressing.
Feed residents; provide bedside water and snacks; and transfer residents to and from dining areas as needed and in accordance with nutritional plans of care.
Answer resident call lights and respond to requests for assistance promptly in accordance with facility policy.
Maintain resident rooms by making beds or changing linens, cleaning bedside tables, and organizing personal belongings as needed.
Observe and report unusual changes in residents’ appetite, skin condition, or behavior in accordance with facility policy.
Offer emotional support and actively listen to residents to help build trust and support independence in daily living.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect resident rights and privacy.
Document vitals and assistance provided in medical records in accordance with facility policy.
Comply with safety requirements and infection-control measures, and maintain a clean work environment.
Assist licensed nurses with procedures within the nurse aide’s scope of practice.
Relay information about residents’ conditions to appropriate staff members.