CNA- Home Health- PRN

Plymouth Harbor•Sarasota, FL

106d

About The Position

The Flex Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides routine nursing care in accordance with Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures, as directed by the Charge Nurse, Administrator of Home Care, and/or Administrator of Health Services. The role supports the highest possible degree of quality nursing care. The CNA assists residents with personal care and activities of daily living, meals, mobility, scheduled activities, and other nursing procedures; observes and reports resident needs or changes; maintains a clean and safe care environment; and documents resident information as directed. This is a PRN position.

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.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to perform duties accurately on a daily basis.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial manner that inspires respect and trust in one’s competence.
Good speaking, writing, and listening skills.
Fluent in English.
Good computer skills and the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.
Complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment, as required by Florida law.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make walking rounds at the beginning and end of the 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 as directed.
Assist residents with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, dressing, and bathing according to their plans of care.
Assist licensed nurses with collecting specimens, including stool, urine, and sputum, as directed.
Transfer residents using mechanical lifts and provide back care as instructed.
Observe and report skin concerns, bowel movements and stool characteristics, resident complaints, unusual or questionable behavior, accidents or incidents, hazardous conditions, and suspected abuse to the appropriate nurse.
Record or report intake and output as directed; keep incontinent residents clean and dry and change linens and clothing as needed.
Make beds, clean bedside tables, tidy residents’ immediate areas, clean bathrooms after nursing procedures, and remove used linens and disposable items after care.
Prepare residents for scheduled appointments and activities and transport them to and from designated activities using appropriate means.
Assist with or perform activities and nursing procedures as instructed by the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
Follow safety and body-mechanics principles, Universal Precautions, infection-control procedures, and required isolation measures.
Check residents at designated intervals according to their needs and condition, and report findings to the Charge Nurse.
Maintain a comfortable resident environment; monitor room temperature, ventilation, and lighting, adjust as appropriate, and report actions to the Charge Nurse.
Record resident information in the electronic medical record according to Smith Care Center policy and Charge Nurse direction.
Ensure that residents’ rights are observed; report accidents, incidents, abuse, and hazards as required.
Receive assignments and review resident schedules at the beginning of the shift, then plan accordingly.
Assist other staff members when requested or indicated.
Maintain work areas, equipment, and supplies in a clean, sanitary, and organized manner, and comply with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
Call 555 in the event of an emergency.
Maintain current licensure through the State of Florida Department of Health.
Attend and participate in approved or required workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor, Administrator of Home Care, or Vice President of Health Services.