CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

CommuniCare Health Services•Petersburg, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Battlefield Park Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our team. We are offering Full Time and Part Time openings on All Shifts: 7am-3:00pm, 3pm-11:00pm, 11pm-7:00pm. We offer 8hr shifts, competitive rates, and shift differentials and weekend differentials.

Requirements

High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment
An understanding of resident care procedures and standards.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.
Compassionate and enthusiastic personality.
Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness and ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willingness to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Responsibilities

Participate in and receive resident reports at start/end of shift.
Provide personal/nursing care in accordance with resident care plan.
Facilitate and conduct activities.
Monitor & respond to resident requests and needs in a dignified and respectful manner.
Maintain a clean and pleasant environment for residents.
Assist in preparing residents for various activities within and outside the center.
Ensure that all resident care is provided in a dignified and respectful manner.
Perform basic nursing care procedures for residents as required.
Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.
Ensure that resident’s food service needs are met in timely and compassionate manner.
Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.
Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.
Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.