Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant* *Life Care Center of Hendersonville *Position type:*Full-time _*$2,500 Sign-on Bonus!*_ *Position Summary* The CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. *Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements* * Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent * Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program * Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. * One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred * Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. *Specific Job Requirements* * Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients * Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility * Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct patient care, patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information * Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's _Code of Conduct_and completes mandatory _Code of Conduct_and other appropriate compliance training *Essential Functions* * Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients * Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting * Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care * Must be able to respond to call lights promptly * Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients * Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment * Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team * Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours * Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language *Benefits for Full-Time Associates* * medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage * 401(k) * paid vacation, sick days and holidays An Equal Opportunity Employer