CNA(7a-7p) Full Time

Penick Village•Southern Pines, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Penick Village Inc. is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join their team in the Skilled Nursing department. The role of our CNAs is crucial to the life of our community, as these caregivers assist senior residents with direct care needs while helping to maintain a safe and healthy environment. CNAs get to know residents on a personal level and alert management when a resident's needs change. CNAs must be dedicated, compassionate, and respectful, making a positive difference in the lives of residents each day. The CNA must be a compassionate and professional individual willing to carry out Penick Village's vision and goals of delivering the highest level of care. As a CNA, you must have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with residents, families, physicians, community resources, and visitors. The primary role of the CNA is to protect, sustain, and nurture residents by providing assistance with activities of daily living and meeting other needs as required, with the core goal of providing excellent assistance that promotes a high quality of life.

Requirements

Completed a CNA course and satisfactorily completed a competency assessment, approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry in good standing
Must provide proof of current CPR Certification
Must maintain re-certification credentials as a CNA and CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in long term care preferred

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond to the needs of residents
Provide and maintain a clean and safe home for residents
Assisting with personal care functions, including: Dental and mouth care, Bathing, Dressing and grooming, Hair care, Nail care, Shaving, Bowel and bladder care, Other personal and hygiene care
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti's and provide skin care according to policy
Make occupied and unoccupied beds and change bed linens
Assist moving, positioning and transporting elders into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assure that call bell is accessible to elder at all times and answered promptly
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner
Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information
Report all changes in the residents' condition to the Charge Nurse as soon as possible
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur
Inform supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered into the resident's care plan
Ensure that your notes/documentation reflect that the care plan is being followed
Communicate with co-workers at all levels to meet the needs of residents
Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc. as necessary
Report any resident abuse or suspected abuse to the Healthcare Administrator or designee immediately
Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report to the Healthcare Administrator or designee, unsafe conditions in Penick Village
Follow established smoking regulations and report violations
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures, and documentation
Serve and clean up after meals and snacks
Launder clothing, linen and other articles
Clean and maintain the environment in partnership with housekeeping to include daily trash collection, removal of food and other items, and light housekeeping
Keep all areas of the Penick Village clean
Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Assist family members in a friendly and courteous manner when they inquire about the matters of the Elder and/or direct them to appropriate staff that can assist them
Perform other related duties as required by the resident