Certified Nurse Aide; CNA) Job Mendenhall Mississippi USA,Healthcare

Position: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Location: Mendenhall

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

SUMMARY:

Assists with developing, organizing, coordinating and directing Facility and community resources to provide comprehensive therapeutic activities, services and programs to meet recreational, spiritual and psychosocial needs of nursing home Residents, compliant with Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and Regulations; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Residents, Employees and others and exhibit a sincere interest in working with the elderly; activities assistants who hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may also provide basic resident care within their scope of practice, including

assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting resident comfort and safety, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to nursing staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Activity Director as requested with interviews and Assessments of Residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference and documentation in the Resident's Medical Record
Assists with developing individual Activity Plans, Monthly Activity Program Calendars and special events
Communicates Facility's Activity Programs to Residents, staff and family
Assists with the organization and continuity of the Residents' Council
Assists as requested with recruitment and orientation of Activity personnel
Assists Residents to and from Activities; provides individual activities for Residents who can’t participate in group activities
Must maintain valid driver's license to assist with transportation for Residents' field trips and other situations
Documents Activities and Residents' progress during MDS look-back period
Assists the Activity Director with developing and complying with a Plan of Correction for the Activity Department regarding State and Federal surveys
As instructed by the Activity Director, attends Family and Resident Council meetings and meets with families
Must obtain and maintain any required certifications
Completes Activity Sections on MDS, RAPS, Triggers and Care Plan as assigned
Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program
Provides care and explanation to the Residents according to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) Care Plan
Assists with new admits, transfers, discharges and deceased Residents; provides post-mortem care as instructed and as needed 32. Communicates with Nursing Department co-workers and other Departments to meet needs of Residents

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

Vacation pay
Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

Group Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

Holiday Incentive Pay
Daily Pay - upon your request
Direct deposit
Bereavement leave
Retirement Savings Plan/401K
Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
Employee Assistance Program
Family Medical Leave