Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus!!

General Purpose:Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.Essential Job FunctionsThis facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as neededChange bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basisAmbulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanicsRecord resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assignedRoutinely turn and position residents as necessaryObserve residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge NurseRecognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environmentParticipate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of careProvide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needsPrepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselvesKeep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directedAssist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and suppliesBe alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise controlTake TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directedPromptly answer call lights and other resident needsUtilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residentsAssist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requestedAttend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirementsBe familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the informationMaintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/informationProtect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuseProtect the personal property of the residents of the facilityMust adhere to attendance standards per Attendance PolicyMaintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areasOthers as directed by the supervisor or administratorMinimum QualificationsCERTIFIED:Current Nursing Assistant Certification from stateMaintain CPR CertificationHigh School Graduate or GEDWorking ConditionsSubject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptionsFast paced, required to make decisions quicklyInvolved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesMay work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessarySubject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsPhysical and Sensory RequirementsAssist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsFunction independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agenciesMeet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination Sitting 10-25%; Alertnates frequently to walking. Walking 60-85%; Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting. Standing 10-30%; Alternating frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.Lifting: Weight Frequency Objects 1-10 lbsConstantlyResident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.11-20 lbsConstantlyResident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.21-35 lbsFrequentlyAssistance to residents in ambulation, equipment.36-50 lbsOccationallyTransfer of resident, ambulation of residents, and equipment.51-75 lbsNoneTransferring of residents75+ lbsNoneEmergency situationsCarrying: Weight Frequency Objects 1-10 lbsConstantlyResident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.11-20 lbsFrequentlyResident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.21-35 lbsOccasionallyResident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.Bending: ConstantSquatting: ConstantKneeling: ConstantClimbing: OccationallyReaching: ConstantGrasping: ConstantFine Manipulation: ContinuouslyDriving: RarelyPushing: FrequentlyPulling: FrequentlyExposure Determination Information:This job does not normally involve contact with blood and/or body fluids but while performing the tasks associated with this job, it may be necessary for you to perform a task that involves exposure to blood or body fluids.EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT: This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time. Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.