Nurses Assistant

Apple Rehab Clipper•Washington County, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Clipper! Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Apple Rehab Clipper, nestled along Post Road in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a distinguished 60-bed skilled nursing community dedicated to exceptional care. With 25 years of rich community engagement, our commitment to excellence resonates in every aspect of our services. Our primary goal is to ensure that every individual who walks through our doors, whether for rehabilitation or a long-term stay, feels assured they've made the best choice. Our hallmark is the nurturing familial ambiance we cultivate, upheld by our enduring staff tenure and unwavering dedication to top-tier care and favorable outcomes. We prioritize the continuous growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and a supportive, positive work environment that fosters professional advancement. As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Must hold current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing.
No history of patient/resident abuse as per State Registry.
Proficient in reading, writing, and following oral and written instructions.
Strong attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Team player with good cooperation and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards residents and their support networks.

Responsibilities

Assists residents in daily bathing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, dressing, walking and wheelchair use, positioning in and out of bed.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) documents personal care given according to facility policies.
Provides nursing functions as directed including perineal care, making beds, turning residents, measures and records temperature, weight, pulse and respiration.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) observes and reports to supervisor changes in residents’ condition, including any skin breakdowns.
Reports immediately all accidents or injuries.
Records all necessary charting entries.
Answers all call lights regardless of assignment.
Responds to emergency situations calmly and efficiently.