CNA-PT-Days-Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Ridgewood, GA

About The Position

Provides assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each patient's assessment and care plan, and as directed by a supervisor. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Charge Nurse. The associate may be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, and be available for callback during emergencies. The role involves frequent patient assistance and transfers, including helping with bathing, dressing, eating, peri-care, vital signs, and other routine care. The associate must use a transfer belt when transferring patients and may receive assistance from other nurses with heavier patients. The work entails continual time on one's feet and potential or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The associate may also encounter hostile or emotionally upset patients, family members, associates, or visitors.

Requirements

CNA diploma from an accredited CNA program, verified through a primary source.
Certified Nursing Assistant status in accordance with state law.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds on a full-time, nonrestrictive basis.
Ability to use a transfer belt when transferring patients.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
BLS preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide routine daily nursing care and services to assigned patients according to their assessments and care plans.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, peri-care, vital signs, and other routine care.
Transfer patients using a transfer belt, seeking assistance from other nurses for heavier patients as needed.
Document patient information in medical charts.
Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency callback when necessary.