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 (CNA) monitors and reports changes in patient condition in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides hands-on assistance with patient care, documents care accurately, responds promptly to call lights, and supports patient safety and comfort. The CNA is expected to follow facility and company policies, maintain confidentiality and professional relationships, and work productively with an interdisciplinary team.

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.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Ability to perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Ability to adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete required compliance training.
• 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.

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 procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain patient safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and professional working relationships.

What This Job Offers

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