Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Bowling Green, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Bowling Green is a 176-bed facility near The Medical Center of Bowling Green, providing short-term rehabilitative and long-term care. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs 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 the resident’s plan of care, while supporting resident rights and choices. The posted schedule is an 8-hour shift from 3 PM to 10 PM.

Requirements

Hold 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 and personal integrity, as well as work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment.
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 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 with orientation and training of other staff as requested.
Perform other assigned special projects and duties.