Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Horse Cave, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Hart County Rehab & Wellness Center is a 104-bed facility providing short-term rehabilitation and traditional long-term care. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides 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 responds to residents’ needs. The position offers 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends; the posting also lists an evening shift of 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The salary is up to $24.33 per hour.

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 personal integrity and flexibility, 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 and each 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 information as assigned.
Turn and position residents as necessary.
Recognize and support resident rights and choices.
Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
Assist with orienting and training other staff as requested.
Complete other assigned special projects and duties.