CNA- Long Term Care- Full Time

Plymouth Harbor•Sarasota, FL

48d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine nursing care in accordance with Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures, as directed by the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing Services, and/or Administrator of Health Services. The role supports the highest possible quality of nursing care for residents in long-term care. The schedule is a mid shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The CNA assists residents with meals, personal hygiene, grooming, and activities of daily living; supports licensed nurses with specimen collection and resident transfers; monitors residents and reports changes or concerns; maintains clean and safe resident areas; records information in the electronic medical record; and follows infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and resident-rights requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must have valid Florida Nursing Assistant certification, current CPR certification, and a valid Florida driver's license. A Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited technical school for Certified Nursing Assistants.
Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida.
Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to perform duties accurately.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire respect and trust.
Good speaking, writing, and listening skills.
Fluency in English.
Good computer skills and the ability to learn and use proprietary software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, and work as part of a team.
Ability to work harmoniously with residents, staff, and others associated with the organization, including ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile people.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, moving throughout the workday, and lifting or pushing up to 100 pounds; lifting may be done with assistance.
Functioning sight and hearing, or prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the job.
Ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position.
Complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.
Wear a Plymouth Harbor team member ID badge while on duty and follow department dress and grooming guidelines.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make walking rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and nursing care procedures.
Assist residents with dental and mouth care, meal preparation, tray setup, feeding, after-meal personal care, and recording food intake.
Ensure residents can access food and self-help devices, and arrange food appropriately for residents with visual impairments.
Assist residents with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, dressing, bathing, and other activities of daily living according to their care plans.
Assist licensed nurses with collecting specimens, such as stool, urine, and sputum.
Transfer residents using mechanical lifts, including between beds, chairs, and toilets.
Give back care as instructed and observe and report skin concerns.
Record or report intake and output, check and report bowel movements and stool characteristics, and keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
Change bed linens and clothing as needed; make beds, clean bedside tables, tidy resident areas, and clean bathrooms after nursing procedures.
Remove used linens and disposable items from resident areas after care is completed.
Help residents prepare for appointments and planned activities, and transport them to and from designated activities using appropriate means.
Participate in or perform activities and nursing procedures as instructed by the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
Follow safety and body-mechanics principles while working.
Report resident complaints, unusual or questionable behavior, accidents, incidents, abuse, hazardous conditions, and equipment concerns to the Charge Nurse.
Check residents at designated intervals according to their needs and condition, and report findings to the Charge Nurse.
Maintain a comfortable resident environment by noting and adjusting room temperature, ventilation, or lighting as appropriate, and reporting actions to the Charge Nurse.
Record resident information in the electronic medical record according to Smith Care Center policy and Charge Nurse direction.
Uphold the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
Receive assignments, check resident schedules at the beginning of the shift, and plan work accordingly.
Follow Universal Precautions and infection-control procedures, including identified isolation measures.
Maintain current Florida licensure and attend workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required.
Keep work areas, equipment, and supplies clean, sanitary, and organized, and comply with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
Call 555 in the event of an emergency.
Carry out other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor, Director of Health Services, or Vice President of Health Services.