Regional CNA

Diversicare of Oak Ridge•Oak Ridge, TN

19d

About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a Regional CNA to provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At each assigned center, the CNA assists professional nursing personnel by providing residents with direct, hands-on nursing care. The role involves supporting residents’ daily living needs, safety, comfort, nutrition, hydration, mobility, activities, and psychosocial well-being, while communicating observations to nursing staff and documenting care. The CNA must be able to travel to any center within the company and be available to work overtime as needed, including double shifts.

Requirements

Certified in the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Verbal ability to communicate with residents and understand instructions from nursing staff.
Ability to perform varied activities involving change and short durations while caring for residents.
Ability to read and write and accurately report.
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Must be able to travel to any center within the company.
Must be available to work overtime as needed, up to and including double shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.
A preference for performing direct care services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and re-teach residents to perform ADL skills.
Respond to resident call lights to provide comfort, safety, and privacy.
Transport residents by ambulation or wheelchair to areas of the facility, including the dining room, lobby, and activities.
Report significant findings and observations to the nurse immediately.
Assist residents with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Safekeep residents’ personal possessions and keep resident rooms neat and safe.
Follow proper infection-control techniques and safe working practices, and promptly report incidents to the Charge Nurse.
Respect residents’ rights, particularly privacy and confidentiality.
Provide restorative care to help prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensure follow-up occurs.
Communicate with residents, families, and center staff; support residents and families with adjustment to the center, handle complaints effectively, and help meet residents’ psychosocial needs.
Ensure adequate resident hydration and nutrition, and promptly report deviations from normal to the Charge Nurse.
Accurately measure and record blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output, and weights.
Participate in care-planning conferences and follow through with the nursing component of care.
Provide one-on-one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral, or isolated patients, and group activities for residents at high risk of falls or elopement.
Monitor 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. snacks and the afternoon hydration cart.
Manage and oversee the walk-to-dine program.
Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
Assist residents with meals at lunch and dinner.
Document room visits and assist residents participating in activity programs.
Travel to any center within the company.
Work overtime as needed, up to and including double shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.