CNA Nights 7P-7A

Senior Suites•Broken Arrow, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA provides outstanding patient care and daily physical support for patients and residents. The role requires a state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program. The CNA assists with daily activities and personal hygiene, responds to patient calls, observes and reports changes in condition, and records information such as intake, output, and vital signs. The position is located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and is scheduled for nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

State Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current CNA certification.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current identification.
Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and to communicate with staff in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Comfort using a computer.
Excellent personal hygiene.
Good physical and mental health.
Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and rotate and assist residents who are partially or totally dependent.

Responsibilities

Provide great patient care.
Answer patient calls and determine how best to help patients.
Provide physical support with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
Turn and reposition bedridden patients.
Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diets by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Obtain information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output, and report changes to medical or nursing staff.
Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate, as requested by staff.
Examine patients for issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
Note observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms and report them to nurses.
Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policies and procedures.