Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Skilled Nursing
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides assistance with Nursing Department functions in accordance with established policies and procedures and helps residents with activities of daily living. The role supports residents' physical needs, safety, comfort, and well-being while contributing to a responsive and caring community environment. The position is full time, with a 7 a.m.–3 p.m. schedule and every other weekend required. The CNA observes and documents residents' health and behavior, promptly communicates changes or concerns to nurses, responds to resident call systems, completes documentation, and follows infection-control and facility safety practices. The position also requires meeting applicable federal and state in-service requirements and performing other job-related duties as assigned. Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation is a 30-bed transitional and skilled nursing community on the Terracina Senior Living campus in Naples, Florida. The organization describes its Platinum Service® approach as courteous, responsive, high-quality care that puts residents and their families at the center.
Requirements
- Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach; fine motor skills.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively verbally, concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, and meet visual acuity and hearing alertness requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Six months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including transfers, bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercise, and meals.
- Take residents' vital signs.
- Observe and document each resident's health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition; promptly report changes to the nurse.
- Respond promptly and courteously to resident call signals, lights, bells, and intercoms to determine residents' needs.
- Promote residents' personal safety and maintain a clean and safe environment by observing infection-control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the nurse.
- Communicate with nurses about resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
- Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits centered on you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
