Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Clarksville is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct resident care in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. Working under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the CNA helps promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment and provides activities of daily living within the scope of practice and each resident’s plan of care. The role also supports resident rights and choices, maintains cleanliness and grooming supplies, and responds to resident needs. The CNA may assist with orienting and training other staff and perform other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements

Current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity, and work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
Help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
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 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 within assigned duty areas.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
Assist in orienting and training other staff as requested.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.