FT Nurse Assistant/CNA, Day, Memory Care

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement • Charleston, SC

3d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Nursing Assistants are needed for a Full-Time position on the Memory Care team at Bishop Gadsden, a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community located on James Island. This role involves providing quality care by assisting residents with personal, nutritional, and restorative care in an assisted living setting. The ideal candidate will be organized, friendly, energetic, and possess compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry with an active certification and be in good standing OR previous hands on nursing care preferred.
• Active CPR certification, or willingness to become certified within 6 months of employment.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees
• Able to effectively multi-task
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and written
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift (up to 50 pounds /-)
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Assist with the basic care of assigned group or residents striving to promote the resident’s independence in all areas
• Provide personal care for residents, including any and all activities of daily living (ADL) as needed
• Provide assistance to residents and Activity Coordinator during activities
• Assist residents with dining needs including assistance to the dining room and assistance with in room dining service
• Encourage resident independence and optimal level of functioning
• Receive and give reports on resident’s condition at beginning and end of each shift via walking rounds
• Observe any changes in resident condition and report to the shift supervisor immediately
• Communicates and cooperates with other members of multidisciplinary healthcare team to accomplish plan of care
• Launders and iron residents’ personal items as needed
• Adhere to attendance and scheduling requirements
• Adhere to established facility and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times
• Perform all responsibilities with adherence to Resident’s Rights and HIPAA

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• Company paid CPR/AED classes
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED