CNA (Full-Time) - Forest Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions•West Jefferson, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Ridge, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in West Jefferson, NC, is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide outstanding resident care and physical support daily in residents' homes. CNAs will offer compassionate care and assistance with activities of daily living, supporting and responding to residents' emotional and physical needs. Available shifts include Full-Time: 1st and 3rd shift, with availability required for holidays and weekends. Forest Ridge has partnered with Tapcheck, a mobile app that allows team members to access their earned wages instantly, empowering them with more control over their finances.

Requirements

Passion for the senior population
High School diploma or GED
State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Basic computer skills
The ability to think and work independently, with direction from a team leader or manager, while maintaining efficient and consistent communications at all times
Must also have excellent oral communication skills when speaking with other health professionals in the presence of residents (i.e. “bedside manner”)
Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout

Nice To Haves

Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff
Maintains confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
Assist with daily living activities to make sure the patient is taken care of. This includes turning and ambulating patients and delivering food and beverages to patients throughout the day
Help patients with personal hygiene, such as providing bedpans and helping them bathe
Provide adjunct patient care as needed. This can include delivering ice packs and dressings to help relieve pain while in therapy or baths for soothing purposes after their session has ended
Closely monitor and record food intake, as well as urinary and fecal output, to be shared with key medical and nursing staff
Process a wide range of information from other professionals and work with physicians, caregivers, and nurses
Infection Control precautions and practices are utilized with all activities
Demonstrates knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Reports all safety violations