Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT Days

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Primacy is a 120-bed facility offering short-term rehabilitation, traditional long-term care, and other services. The organization provides integrated healthcare services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services. It is committed to person-directed care and quality outcomes. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and helps maintain a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment. The CNA performs activities of daily living within state regulations and each resident’s plan of care, supports resident rights and choices, and assists with residents’ comfort, safety, and daily needs.

Requirements

Hold a current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Be customer-service oriented and able to work well under pressure.
Be approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Be able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care duties 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 on a regular basis.
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 the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.