CNA Days

PACS•Augusta, GA

8d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Post Acute is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join their award-winning team. This role involves providing hands-on care to residents, assisting with daily nursing needs according to individualized care plans. The facility emphasizes a warm, supportive environment and values relationships with residents, families, and staff. They are looking for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

ACTIVE South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification
Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Assistant Program
Current CPR Certification
High School Diploma or Equivalent
10th grade education minimum
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of the state.

Nice To Haves

CPR Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide each assigned resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by supervisors.
Identify residents before administering treatments or serving meals using wristbands or photo cards.
Use only authorized abbreviations when recording information.
Report all changes in resident condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse promptly.
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.
Report all accidents and incidents observed during the shift.
Maintain confidentiality of resident protected health information and report any suspected violations.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility’s information system.
Perform only trained nursing care procedures.
Ensure resident rooms are ready for new admissions (bed made, admission kit available, etc.).
Greet residents and escort them to their rooms.
Introduce residents to roommates, other residents, and personnel.
Ensure residents are comfortable.
Inventory and mark resident’s personal possessions.
Store resident’s clothing.
Assist residents with packing personal possessions during transfers or discharge.
Transport residents to new rooms or receiving areas.
Assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles.
Create and maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere, and a calm environment.
Meet with nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas and improve services.
Report all resident complaints and grievances.
Participate in and receive nursing reports.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Make beds and add extra covers as requested.
Measure and record resident temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs).
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Answer resident calls promptly.
Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are met.
Assist residents with food arrangements, noting food location, temperature, etc., for those with visual impairments.
Record resident food/fluid intake and report changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
Keep resident water pitchers clean, filled with fresh water, and within reach.
Perform after-meal care (remove trays, clean hands, face, clothing).
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Follow work assignments and schedules.
Cooperate with inter-departmental and facility personnel.
Notify the facility when late or absent.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
Assist residents with daily functions (dental/mouth care, bath, hair combing, dressing/undressing).
Keep residents dry by changing gowns, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
Assist in preparing residents for physical examinations.
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent bedsores.
Report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears.
Observe disoriented and comatose residents and record/report data.
Perform special treatments as instructed.
Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any resident leaving or missing from the facility.
Use only trained equipment and report defective equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and report unauthorized disclosures.
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Honor resident refusal of treatment requests and report them to a supervisor.