Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.
Key benefits include:
* Tuition Reimbursement Programs
* Employee Referral Bonus
* 401K with Employer Matching
* PTO & Holiday Package
* Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
* Shift Differentials
* Other Compensation Programs
Responsibilities include:
* Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants of an assigned team.
* Report to Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents.
* Notify Charge Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs.
* Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
* Respond immediately to residents' requests.
* Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.
Qualifications include:
* Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required.
* Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property.
* Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
* Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel.
* Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
* Caring and respectful attitude towards residents.
* Physical stamina for constant activity required.
* Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.