Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Louisville, KY

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 maintain a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The CNA provides activities of daily living within the scope of practice and each resident’s plan of care; assists with grooming, linen changes, ambulation, transfers, and repositioning; records assigned resident measurements and care information; answers call lights; and maintains housekeeping standards in assigned areas. The role also supports resident rights and choices and may assist with staff orientation and training or other assigned duties. The facility advertises 8-hour shifts from 3 PM to 11 PM. The salary is up to USD $24.50 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 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 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 assigned resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other 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 with orientation and training of other staff as requested.
Perform other assigned special projects and duties.