CNA Full Time Week Days at Regency Park Health & Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

113d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services according to each patient's assessment and care plan and as directed by a supervisor. The position reports to the Charge Nurse and is non-exempt. The associate may need to work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, and may be called back during an emergency. The CNA assists with patient mobility, personal care, meals, monitoring and recording vital signs, documentation, and communication of changes in patient condition. The role also includes supporting admissions, discharges, transfers, activities, exercise, and routine care for bedfast, dying, and deceased patients. The associate must follow care plans, established safety and infection-control procedures, privacy and security programs, and applicable patient-rights and compliance requirements. The job involves regular patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The associate must be able to remain on their feet continually throughout the day and lift at least 40 pounds in a full-time, nonrestrictive capacity. A transfer belt is required when transferring patients; other nurses are available to assist with heavier patients as needed. Work surfaces include carpeting, linoleum, and tile.

Requirements

CNA diploma from an accredited CNA program, verified through primary-source verification.
Certified Nursing Assistant status in accordance with state law.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds in a full-time, nonrestrictive capacity and perform patient transfers using a transfer belt.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the position, including standing and walking for substantial portions of the workday.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and working with equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
BLS is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with transfers and mobility, including moving between bed and wheelchair, walking, and getting to and from activities.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, peri-care, grooming, oral care, denture care, and skin care.
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and respiration.
Assist with meals, including tray delivery according to diet cards, feeding when needed, documenting food and fluid intake, and providing after-meal care.
Change bed linens, clean bedpans, empty catheter bags, distribute fresh water, and collect used water pitchers.
Turn and provide routine care for bedridden patients, and provide range-of-motion exercises and other exercise as appropriate.
Provide catheter, colostomy, bowel and bladder training, restraint, and sample-collection care as assigned.
Document and report patient health information, intake and output, care provided, and changes in condition; receive and give reports on patient status.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers, and understand and follow patient care plans.
Recognize and report signs or symptoms of abuse and changes in patient condition.
Provide care for dying patients and post-mortem care as requested.
Participate in nursing center surveys and required reports, continuing education, and mandatory in-services.
Respect patients' rights and comply with corporate compliance, privacy, security, safety, fire-prevention, smoking, and infection-control requirements.
Maintain attendance, punctuality, and a professional appearance; communicate warmly and professionally with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Report job-related occupational hazards and perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.