Certified Nursing Assistant (7AM-3PM)

TLC Management•Wesley Chapel, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Certified Nurses Aides come join us at Blue Heron Senior Living Health to make a difference! 3pm-11pm Shift If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Blue Heron Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Blue Heron Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference. As a CNA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy: Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience Paid life insurance 401k opportunities after your first year $2 Shift differential! $2 Weekend Bonus! DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! Monthly Celebrations and recognitions Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities for a Certified Nursing Assistant Receiving and following written/verbal care assignments and providing for the daily care of residents. This includes: Assisting residents with their bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care and dressing needs; Feeding residents, providing bedside water, providing snacks, and transferring residents to and from dining areas as needed and in compliance with nutritional plan of care; Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by nurse; Assisting residents, including bedfast and comatose residents, in turning, positioning, exercising, transferring and ambulation as needed per facility protocol; Answering resident call lights and responding to resident’s request for assistance in a timely manner in accordance to facility policy; Maintaining resident rooms by making bed or changing bed linens, cleaning bedside table and organizing personal belongings, as needed; Observing and reporting any signs of change in the resident’s appetite, skin condition , or behaviors that are out of the ordinary and according to facility policy; Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living; Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times; Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system. Providing medical record documentation in accordance with facility policy as indicated by: Taking and monitoring vital signs, intake and outputs, weights, and meal consumptions as assigned by staff nurse; Complying with documentation requirements for functional maintenance plans, 24 hour reports, CNA flow sheets, monthly intake logs, BM flow records, behavior management records, toileting plans, shower lists, skin care audits, cleaning schedules, protective device usage and other records as assigned. Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by: Using protective devices (side rails, Geri chairs and poseys) appropriately and under the direction of the staff nurse; Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned; Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed or aware of to the nurse manager immediately; Following infection control and universal precautions procedures; Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use, and Ensuring the nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee.

Requirements

Must possess specific educational and experience requirements such as:
A high school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of employment.
Must possess interpersonal skills such as:
Assisting licensed nurse with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aide
The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel
The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.

Responsibilities

Receiving and following written/verbal care assignments and providing for the daily care of residents.
Assisting residents with their bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care and dressing needs
Feeding residents, providing bedside water, providing snacks, and transferring residents to and from dining areas as needed and in compliance with nutritional plan of care
Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by nurse
Assisting residents, including bedfast and comatose residents, in turning, positioning, exercising, transferring and ambulation as needed per facility protocol
Answering resident call lights and responding to resident’s request for assistance in a timely manner in accordance to facility policy
Maintaining resident rooms by making bed or changing bed linens, cleaning bedside table and organizing personal belongings, as needed
Observing and reporting any signs of change in the resident’s appetite, skin condition , or behaviors that are out of the ordinary and according to facility policy
Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Taking and monitoring vital signs, intake and outputs, weights, and meal consumptions as assigned by staff nurse
Complying with documentation requirements for functional maintenance plans, 24 hour reports, CNA flow sheets, monthly intake logs, BM flow records, behavior management records, toileting plans, shower lists, skin care audits, cleaning schedules, protective device usage and other records as assigned.
Using protective devices (side rails, Geri chairs and poseys) appropriately and under the direction of the staff nurse
Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned
Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed or aware of to the nurse manager immediately
Following infection control and universal precautions procedures
Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use, and Ensuring the nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee.