CNA - Elevate Resident Care & Daily Comfort

Job Summary

To provide routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations, and to ensure resident safety.

• Provide nursing care/personal hygiene to an assigned group of residents or other residents as needed at the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor, ensuring that residents are appropriately dressed, and are clean and presentable.
• Receive assignment and review CNA Care Plan at the beginning of the shift and as needed, ensuring resident safety at all times.
• Make rounds to assure residents are clean, comfortable, and not in distress, and report any adverse findings to the charge nurse immediately.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately prior to the end of the shift.
• Encourage residents to function at the highest level of independence, providing assistance or use of supportive devices when ordered; encourage participation in activities and social functions, assist with transportation as needed.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines according to established infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain the residents’ rooms and bathrooms in a neat and orderly fashion, keep environment clean and safe, keep hallways free of clutter, ensure that wheelchair legs are properly stored when not in use.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as requested and according to facility policy.
• Attend education, in‑services, and communication meetings as required by facility policy or state and federal regulations.
• Assist residents with hydration and nutritional intake as outlined in residents' care plan, including providing fresh ice water during shift.
• Assist with orientation of new employees, providing support and direction; communicate to charge nurse any additional training needs identified.
• Participate in the Restorative Nursing program as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.

• Must be a certified nursing assistant in good standing with the State of Florida.
• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: ).
• Current CPR certification.
• Must read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
• Physical requirements:
  
  able to lift, stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell; must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires standing for long periods of time and frequent walking.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass a post‑offer physical exam.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position is currently accepting applications.

John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.