CNA Sub Acute
About The Position
As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction. Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being. To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare. Performs and educates familiy members, as indicated, the restorative care functions that may include, but are not necessarily be limited to: 1) Ambulation assistance 2) Eating assistance 3) ADL assistance 4) ROM (AROM & PROM) 5) Bowel & Bladder Training 6) Splint / Brace / Prosthesis placement / care. Performs the above duties as well as lifting, moving, positioning and transporting of patients while using proper techniques and/or equipment. Measurements: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition, Variance reports In addition to those listed in 1.1 above, demonstrates basic skills including, but not necessarily limited to: Patient hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral and perineal care, back rubs); Documentation of baseline data (vital signs, intake and output), Knowledge of mobility and precautions for orthopedic patients; Skin care for immobilized patients; Infection control & prevention. Measurements: Observation, Feedback, Chart documentation Reports pertinent information to appropriate person(s) / positions, including information needed for IDT / Care Planning conferences. Measurements: Documentation, Feedback. Participates in continuing education in areas applicable to position and the patient population. Measurements: Education records. Demonstrates understanding of resident's rights; maintains an environment free of abuse, and reports suspected resident abuse to supervisor. Measurements: Observation, Feedback. Provides for resident and staff safety through application of safety guidelines, including infection control and prevention guidelines / policies. Measurements: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition, Variance reports.
Requirements
- High School GED or High School Graduate
- Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire
- AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Six (6) months recent long term care facility experience as CNA
Responsibilities
- Provide essential support under RN direction.
- Deliver compassionate basic care.
- Assist with patient transport.
- Actively contribute to the patient's plan of care.
- Uphold the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.
- Perform and educate family members on restorative care functions.
- Perform duties such as lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients using proper techniques and/or equipment.
- Demonstrate basic skills including patient hygiene, documentation of baseline data, knowledge of mobility and precautions for orthopedic patients, skin care for immobilized patients, and infection control & prevention.
- Report pertinent information to appropriate person(s) / positions.
- Participate in continuing education in areas applicable to position and the patient population.
- Demonstrate understanding of resident's rights; maintains an environment free of abuse, and reports suspected resident abuse to supervisor.
- Provide for resident and staff safety through application of safety guidelines, including infection control and prevention guidelines / policies.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
