Certified Nursing Assistant; Prn

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States D&K Superior Staffing

Our company is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN to join our team.

• Participating in hourly rounds;
• Keeping the patients rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds;
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient;
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed;
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs;
• Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members;
• Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed;
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary;
• A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat);
• Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the Nurse in charge immediately;
• Helps residents to and from social and dining activities and encourages their participation;
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff;
• Immediately reports any accidents and unusual occurrences to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Supervisor;
• Participates in in-service education and training and outside professional development as needed to keep in current with trends in the industry;
• Observes and reports all changes in a residents condition immediately to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and proficiency obtaining vital signs;
• Current BLS;
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• State certification as a nursing assistant mandatory;
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant;
• Functional literacy in English is required;
• High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certification;
• Able to work schedule as posted;
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to comply with policies and procedures;
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions;
• Genuine desire to work with the elderly;
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices;
• An up-beat and engaging personality;
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stand as needed.