Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Life Care Center of Rhea County • Dayton, TN

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About The Position

The Personal Care Unit Certified Nursing Aide monitors and reports changes in patient condition in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides direct personal care, documents care, responds to patient needs, and works productively with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with bathing, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond promptly to call lights.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility practices, procedures, departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

What This Job Offers

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