Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Cookeville, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County is a 175-bed skilled nursing facility providing services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional 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. Care includes activities of daily living within the CNA’s scope of practice and the resident’s plan of care, while supporting residents’ rights and choices. The CNA works collaboratively with the nursing team, responds to resident needs, maintains assigned areas, and may assist with orienting and training other staff. Signature HealthCARE describes its culture as grounded in Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship, with initiatives intended to support team members and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Current, active Nursing Assistant certification from the state in which the facility operates.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity, and work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
Help promote a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Provide activities of daily living within the scope of practice defined by state regulation and the resident’s plan of care.
Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident rooms regularly.
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 in assigned duty areas.
Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
Assist in orienting and training other staff as requested.
Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.