Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Five Points Healthcare
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionRiver City Rehab CenterJob Title: CERTIFIED
NURSING ASSISTANT full & part timeBrand New Skilled Nursing
Facility! -116 bedsWe 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 NursingLocation: River City Rehab Center, 15480 Max
Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218Status: Non- Exempt-
HourlyEligibility FactorsFlorida 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 EmploymentIt 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
PurposeThe 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, respiration,
blood pressure, etc.)
- Prepare residents for meals (take to bathroom, wash hands, comb
hair, raise bed, position table, place clothing protector, take to
dining room, etc.)
- Perform after meal care (remove trays, clean residents'
hands/face/clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures,
etc.)
- Wash hands
- Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care
- Assist residents with bath functions
- Shave residents
- Assist residents with nail care
- Perform peri care
- Check room for food articles and remove unauthorized items
- Maintain floors safe and clear of obstructions (residents'
belongings, supplies/equipment, etc.)
- Maintain dry floors.
- Report spills
- Perform housekeeping
- Check bed for resident equipment (e.g., dentures, hearing aide,
etc.)
- Report accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Observe and report changes in room environment (temperature,
ventilation, lighting, etc.)
- Serve food trays
- Observe need and assist residents with feeding
- Explain/assist residents with food arrangements
- Report changes in residents' eating habits
- Notify supervisor of lost/missing residents
- Report missing/illegible labels/MSDS to supervisor
- Store residents' clothing
- Report residents' complaints/grievances
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluid, infectious
materials, and/or hazardous chemicals
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body
fluids
- Assist residents with hair care functions
- Report residents' allegations of abuse/mistreatment
- Ensure implementation of Residents' Rights
- Render immediate resident assistance
- Answer resident call lights
- Ensure residents are ready and on time for therapy, activity,
and other appointments
- Understand and follow safety procedures
- Report safety violations
- Follow isolation precaution/procedures
- Properly use and dispose of personal protective equipment
- Follow safety procedures
- Understand and follow procedures
- Understand and follow instructions
- Perform assigned tasks in accordance with policies, procedures,
and work schedules
- Cooperate with other employees to ensure nursing services meet
residents' needs
- Create and maintain warm, positive, atmosphere of resident care
and interest
- Create and maintain calm, competent, environment
- Maintain confidentiality of residents' care information
- Understand and apply the Employee Handbook
- Assist new employees with policies, procedures, and work
practicesCOMPANY MISSIONLakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is
committed to providing quality assisted living services to North
East Florida. Our goal is to meet or exceed the expectations of the
community, our residents, and our employees. VISIONTo meet the
challenge of providing the finest quality assisted living services
in an ever-changing environment.COMPANY WIDE
RESPONSIBILITIESSupports a dignified and caring atmosphere with
residents, residents' families, visitors and staff.Protects privacy
and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident,
employee, residence, company information and records.Maintains safe
and secure working environment and practices safe working
habits.Complies with the attendance policy.Maintains neat
appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.Participates in
training, in-services, and attends meetings as required.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESAt the discretion of the executive director, may be
assigned supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED);
and three to six months related experience preferred and/or
training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent
combination of education and experience. In accordance with state
law, may need to possess current state certification and follow
regulations to maintain license currency.Knowledge of dementia
particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.LANGUAGE
SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
groups situations to residents, residents' families, and other
employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in
English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts
such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,
area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONSBasic CPR/First aid trainingFire safety
trainingCurrent nurse (C.N.A.) licensure issued by appropriate
state licensing agency.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift 51-74 pounds
- Carry 35-50 pounds
- Push/pull 100+ pounds
- Stretch
- Bend
- Twist
- Stoop
- Squat
- Crouch
- Kneel
- Balance
- Reach above shoulder level
- Climb
- Climb stairs
- Walk on even surface
- Stand
- Sit
- Simple grasp
- Firm grasp
- Fine hand manipulation
- Near vision
- Far vision
- Distinguish colors
- Hear conversation
- Hear alarms
- Speak WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job,
the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The
employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic caustic
chemicals. The environment is characteristic of a facility in which
healthcare is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is
usually moderate. May be required to travel for group outings.
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