Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
River City Rehab Center Job Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT full & part time Brand New Skilled Nursing Facility! -116 beds We are a growing Skilled Nursing Facility based in Jacksonville, Florida that offers excellent pay, night and weekend shift differential, amazing benefits as well as an incredible family-like team atmosphere. Come be part of a GREAT Health Care Organization. We are looking for a full time Certified Nursing Assistant. We offer a starting salary of $14.00-$16.00 an hour . C.N.A. are scheduled to work every other weekend and major/minor holidays. Weekday and Weekend differential pay is given for evening, nights, and all shifts on weekends. Reports To: Director of Nursing Location: River City Rehab Center, 15480 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Status: Non- Exempt- Hourly Eligibility Factors Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing is required. High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Candidates are required to attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire. Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable. State background check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090. Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy. Position Purpose The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assess resident skin condition Apply Ace bandages, TED stockings, splints, slings, and braces Report residents' refusal of treatment Comply with federal, state, and local regulations Ensure residents' water pitchers are clean, filled, and available to residents Serve between meal and bedtime snacks Ensure nurses' call system is within easy reach of residents Lift/move resident Give back rubs Assist residents with dressing/undressing Check food to ensure conformance with residents' dietary requirements Report changes in residents' conditions to supervisor Observe disoriented/comatose residents and report to supervisor Monitor seriously ill residents Conduct resident rounds Report changes in resident conditions Observe/identify residents' problems/concerns and report to supervisor Take, record, and evaluate vital signs Weigh residents Greet/escort/orient new resident Introduce new resident to roommate/other residents/staff, as appropriate Make resident comfortable Treat residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect Maintain residents' privacy Interact with residents/family in a manner to enhance the reputation of the facility Give/receive residents' condition report during shift turnover Operate/utilize bedside commodes, bedpans, urinals Operate/utilize catheters Operate/utilize belts Operate/utilize lift chairs Operate/utilize shavers Operate/utilize soap and hygiene supplies Operate/utilize blood pressure cuffs/sphygmomanometers Operate/utilize back support belts Operate/utilize Geri chairs Operate/utilize safety restraints Operate/utilize shower chairs Operate/utilize stethoscopes Operate/utilize wheelchairs Operate/utilize walkers Operate/utilize bed Operate/utilize gait belts Operate/utilize scales Operate/utilize thermometers Operate/utilize wrist watches Operate/utilize special eating utensils Clean, disinfect, and store equipment Report defective equipment to supervisor Request supplies as appropriate Use equipment and supplies efficiently and in a cost-effective manner Operate/utilize slide board Operate/utilize trapeze Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirat