Certified Nursing Assistant SNF

Job Details

Job Location
:
Benderson Family Skilled Nursing - Sarasota, FL 34235

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: CNA license

Travel Percentage
:
None

Job Shift
:
Any

Job Category
:
Health Care

Aviva Senior Living has specialized in creating a full-service community for seniors seeking an exceptional living experience for over 25 years. We offera full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Our non-profit organization believes in a reverence for life and was founded on traditional Jewish values.

Our passionate employees are the key to our success and pride themselves in putting forth the extra effort to produce an atmosphere of hospitality that is unrivaled in our region! We are looking for dedicated individuals who will support our vision to offer exceptional care and uphold our strong values. If you enjoy working with seniors, join our outstanding Aviva family and use your passion to make a difference in the lives of others!

Job

Duties Include:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and other individual needs.
• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, dental care and other needs in accordance with the resident's care plan requirements.
• Assisting with dining, both in the dining room and the resident’s room as appropriate.
• Assisting with tray set-up, assuring that food is easily accessible, assistive devices are in place, and food is arranged for visually impaired residents.
• Providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning and repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin.
• Making rounds with on-coming and off-going shifts, documenting care given each shift as required, and remaining knowledgeable of individual care plans.
• Observing residents for changes in condition or behavior and reporting these changes to the appropriate licensed nurse.
• Helping residents from their point of view and delivering personalized care that makes each person feel like an individual.
• Maintaining comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to residents.
• Providing compassionate senior care and supporting an environment where residents feel special, safe and secure.
• Understanding and practicing all aspects of residents' rights, including the maintenance of comfort, privacy, communication, and dignity in the delivery of services to them.

Education and Licenses:

• Clear/Active CNA license
• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum weight of 50 lbs. independently.
• Able to utilize proper techniques, tools, and assistance to lift greater weights, including the human body.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances.
• Able to turn, re-position, and assist patients to transfer and ambulate.
• Able to squat, crouch, and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to communicate effectively with Residents.

All candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and a level 2 background check. For more information about the requirements and process, please visit