Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Our reputation as a provider of exemplary care is a result of having a team who love what they do. If that sounds like you and you’re a licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), we’d love for you to become a part of our team. CNAs interact directly with assisted living and skilled nursing residents, monitoring their vital signs, helping with daily living needs, and assisting the RN/LPN. Shifts are 12 hours and both day and night are available. Apply today to become a part of a team committed to working together for the good of our residents. Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription coverage Life, STD, LTD Insurance 403b with matching up to 4% after one year of service 21 paid days off per year Team member recognition programs including up to $250 for referrals Be a part of Blakeford, where you belong. EOE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: The C.N.A.: Immediately report sign and symptoms of infection and changes in vital signs to the charge nurse. Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts. Checks each resident at least every two hours or more as requested by the Charge Nurse, to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met and respond to resident calls, as requested by a resident. Assists residents with bath function, daily dental and mouth care, grooming and dressing/undressing. Keeps incontinent residents clean and dry, and assists residents with bowel and bladder functions. Measures and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and intake/output, as instructed. Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers. Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations. Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service. Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance. Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing. SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP: Receives guidance with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned, determine methods, work sequence, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operates within specific policy guidelines. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Prefer six months previous experience CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB: Certified Nursing Assistant SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISH THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB: LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, and other employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to calculate meal percentages. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to carry out effective resident care. Understands simple oral or written instructions. COMPUTER OPERATIONS: Basic Computer Skills