Certified Nursing Assistant

Bibb County Hospital & Nursing Home•Centreville, AL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking qualified Certified Nursing Assistants to add to our team of professionals at Bibb Medical Center's Nursing Home. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We also believe in providing our employees with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. Full-time and part-time positions available. As an important member of our team, the CNA delivers quality care to our residents, as well as provides care and services to allow residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Bibb Medical Center policies and procedures. The CNA should enjoy interacting with others and have strong interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

Currently certified by the State of Alabama as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
CPR or BLS certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. Must remain current during employment.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality care to residents.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion.
Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs.
Physical strength and stamina.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year geriatric experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility.
Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
Helping patients eat and take medications.
Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages.
Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff.
Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort.