CNA Morrison Manor

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care in accordance with state-regulated competencies. The CNA provides safe, efficient, and high-quality personal care services to assigned residents under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse and in accordance with Hospice policies. The role requires adherence to written and oral instructions for patient care, assisting patients with personal care, ambulation, and positioning. Responsibilities also include preparing meals, assisting with feeding, performing necessary housekeeping services for patient health and safety, and providing guidance to family/caregivers regarding patient personal care. The CNA will attend and participate in various team meetings and facility activities, understand and adhere to the Facility’s Mission and policies, and follow guidelines for universal precautions. Additionally, the role involves demonstrating a positive attitude, maintaining records of services performed, answering the telephone and patient call bells promptly, and maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information. The CNA is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors, and employees, and adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, and risk management.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Program.
Valid listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry
Valid Driver’s License
Empathetic Attitude
Maturity & Ability to Deal W/ Job Demands
Good Listening Skills

Nice To Haves

Inpatient, Hospice or Skilled Nursing Facility experience
Same (referring to Valid listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry)

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in accordance with state regulated competencies depending on level of certification (I or II)
Provides safe, efficient and high quality personal care services to assigned residents under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, and in accordance with Hospice policies.
Adheres to written and oral instructions for patient care as prepared by the Nurse.
Assists the patient with all aspects of personal care, ambulation and positioning as required.
Prepares meals and assists with feeding as requested.
Performs housekeeping services that are necessary for the health and safety of the patient/family/caregiver.
Provides guidance to the family/caregiver regarding personal care of the patient.
Attends and participates in weekly team meetings, facility morning report, inservices, department, and agency meetings and other related activities.
Understands and adheres to the Facility’s Mission and policies and procedures, and advocates its philosophy.
Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and working relationship with staff members and others.
Maintains records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient, using documentation guidelines and standards set forth by the Facility.
Answers telephone within three rings, identifies department and self, directs call to appropriate person or assists caller.
Answers patient’s call bell within three rings.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient/family/caregiver information.
Provides for a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors and employees.
Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security and risk management.