Skilled Nursing Facility Certified Nurses Aide

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION: CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team at Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere located in Dallas, Texas. As a CNA, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Your primary responsibilities will include taking vital signs, dispensing medications, documenting patient information, preparing patients for examinations or treatments, and providing assistance with activities of daily living.

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time, hourly position with a salary of $17 per hour. In addition, Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, generous PTO and holiday vacation time, 401K and stock options.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Follow all care plan directives, administer direct patient care and assist residents to perform daily living activities such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, transfer and move residents, and transport residents to dining rooms and various events and activities.
• Initiate resident needs, assessment, and safety by observing and reporting any changes or unusual findings to the nurse.
• Coordinate with nursing team members so vital signs are taken accurately and recorded in the proper software as well as maintaining records of ADLs, bowel and bladder, diet intake and input/output information.
• Administer standard precautions and infection control standards by providing a clean and safe environment.
• Promptly answer call lights and on a regular basis conduct rounds assesses resident's needs, appearance of the health center and verify needs of the resident are met.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year working with the geriatric population.
• First Aid and CPR Certification and Certified nursing aide licensure required by state regulations.
• Food Handler certification obtained within 60 days of hire as required by state guidelines if state certification program exists.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Solicits resident/family feedback to understand the needs of the resident and the community. Advocates for service excellence within the center and influences others to take action.
• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our residents through empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits a commitment to personal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude, and appearance.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending or implementing process improvements.
• Shows respect and courtesy for fellow teammates by working together to get the job well done. Effectively addresses customer concerns and strives to reduce or resolve conflict.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or…