Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA)

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Department: Nursing Services

• To perform non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards governing the facility

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the State of Alabama
• Must be 18 years of age
• Completion of High School education or GED
• Must speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Ability to Read and Write in English
• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies
• Ability to remain calm under stress

• Family atmosphere.
• Competitive wages.
• PTO starts accruing day one.
• Competitive shift differential.
• Strong 401k program.
• Low-costhealth, dental, and vision insurance that’sAFFORDABLE!
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
• Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CNA Program

• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend

• Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull
• Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices
• Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and support agencies
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress

• Complete ADL’s on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record vital signs on assigned residents daily
• Obtain and record weekly/monthly weights as assigned

• Assist residents with basic daily needs such as, bathing, oral care, incontinent/catheter care/bedpans, dressing/undressing, and meals.
• Make rounds at beginning of each shift and every two hours to ensure resident’s comfort, privacy and safety.
• Answer call lights promptly to ensure the resident’s comfort, privacy and safety
• Ensure proper body alignment of assigned bed bound residents, and turn residents per facility policy to promote resident’s comfort and decrease pressure areas
• Promptly report to Charge Nurse any noticeable changes in Resident’s condition or mental status
• Assist residents with ambulation /transportation to and from resident dining room, activities and the beauty/barber shop
• Ensure the residents room is kept in a clean and orderly manner
• Ensure water pitchers are always filled with ice and water unless otherwise indicated by resident’s care plan
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse
• Encourage Residents to develop physical skills through participation
• Report to Wing Charge Nurse and perform C.N.A. duties as assigned

• Attend appropriate nursing staff meetings.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee and in other sub committees as deemed necessary by the Administrative Staff.
• Follow hand sanitizing, PPE and Universal Precautions guidelines,
• Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and professional activities and programs.
• Participate in care plans and other committees as deemed necessary.