CNA - 3rd Shift - Certified Nursing Assistant

Bedford County, Virginia - Career Opportunities

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• Location 1229 County Farm Road,Bedford, VA, 24523,United States
• Base Pay $18.85 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Nursing Home
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

Description

Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to health care, services, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) which promote, enhance, and maintain resident health and independence. Complies with established policies and procedures. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a licensed LPN or RN and under the general direction of the Director of Nurses.

Pay Range: $18.85/hour to $23.00/hour with shift differential (11:00pm to 7:00am)

PLUS Weekend Differential of an extra $3.00/hour!

• 14.5 Paid State Holidays
• 12 Paid Vacation Days per year
• 12 Paid Sick Days per year
• Anthem Medical
• Superior Vision
• Life insurance, EAP (employee assistance program)
• Retirement plan options
• Free staff meals
• Free ice cream novelties for snack
• Casual Fridays (jeans)
• Monthly community service projects
• Monthly staff appreciation and parties for our work family

Demonstrates competency with equipment and skills to perform daily routine resident care and other tasks safely. Follows work assignments as scheduled.

Reports to the charge nurse any changes in the resident’s appearance / condition, general health and/or welfare on a daily basis.

Assists residents with personal care including but not limited to: bathing, shampooing and grooming needs. Provides toileting assistance as needed. Provides urinals, bedpans, and empties catheter bags. Collects urine and stool specimens in appropriate containers.

Documents intake / and outputs as indicated by the charge nurse.

Using stand pivot transfer, sit to stand transfers, Hoyer lifts, stand-up lifts, and gait belt, transfers residents safely and according to set procedures.

Assists residents with meals to include: setting up trays, delivering trays to rooms, following meal ticket recommendations, feeding, and providing fluids and snacks.

Provides additional in-room hydration (i.e. water or thickened liquids) and ensures liquids are within reach of the resident.

Ensures residents are dressed appropriately for the season and assists residents in using clothing protectors to shield clean clothing as necessary.

Provides a neat and clean environment. Makes beds and ensures rooms are arraged in a safe manner. Observes environment for potential fall hazards and provides interventions to charge nurse for prevention.

Provides safe environment for all residents as a member of the QAPI team.

Takes resident’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as necessary.

Answers call lights timely.

Assists residents with ambulation and in providing restorative and rehabilitative nursing

Assists with preparing for and transporting residents to special functions, activities, and beauty shop.

Observes and follows resident’s rights of dignity, respect, and privacy.

Reports potential signs or actual signs of abuse or neglect of resident care as a Virginia Mandated Reporter.

Understands emergency policies and be able to carry out and follow directions in an

Follows infection control practices per facility policies and procedures.

Provides appropriate care for those residents with undesired behaviors.

Maintains HIPPA regulations and confidentiality for residents and co-workers.

Follows all personnel policies of Bedford County Nursing Home. Understands the progressive Bedford County disciplinary process.

Performs other duties as directed and assigned by supervisor or the Director of Nursing.

Participates in employee meetings and training as needed. Will be required to attend mandatory in-services as scheduled.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability. Will work assigned schedule and will be responsible for clocking in and out accurately.

Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.

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