Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cedarwood • Full-time • Tyrone, PA, US • 1w ago

Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking Seasoned and Newly Graduated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).

Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Cedarwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is providing direct, hands-on care to residents to ensure residents attain or maintain the highest possible physical, mental and emotional well-being possible for each resident without declines in status unless the decline is documented as unavoidable.

Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

·Assist nurses by providing ADL services: Bathing, grooming, dressing, meals, etc.

·Document vital signs, weight, meal intake, bowel and bladder, etc.

·Assist with Restorative Nursing duties

·Answer call lights promptly

·Performs CNA skills

·Observes and adheres to all facility safety policies and procedures

·Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and helps initiate corrective action

·Identifies special resident problems, reports them immediately to the nurse, and takes an active role to help problem solve to resolve the issues

·Assumes accountability of compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within the unit assigned and within his or her work span

·Reviews resident profiles and perform nursing cares as outlined

·Able to work independently and is flexible to work all areas when needed

·Correctly completes required ADL tracking

·Observe infection control procedures

·Always leave the resident in a safe environment

·Ambulates and transfers resident per their transfer policy

·Helps to mentor new CNAs

·Restock supplies for the next shift

Qualifications of Registered Nurse (RN):

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an accredited CNA Course
Valid PA state licensure as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated experience within a skilled nursing facility and ability to provide proof of such experience.
Valid PA CNA Certification

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·Ambulate or assist in ambulation of the residents.

·Transfer, or assist in transfer of residents from bed to chair, chair to toilet, etc.

·Lift residents as required; use mechanical lift when required.

·Bathe, dress, toilet residents requiring assistance.

·Assist with or perform personal hygiene task, (i.e., brush teeth, comb hair, shave, etc.).

·Change bed linens, towels as per established written facility schedule.

·Turn and position residents unable to turn by them.

·Hear, see and answer emergency call lights promptly.

·Serve resident food as required.

·Report any problems by the resident or family members to supervisor.

·Report any identified verbal or written changes in resident’s medical condition to supervisor.

·Measure and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height as instructed.

·Respond to resident’s requests promptly and courteously.

·Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information and respect the resident’s privacy.

·Attend in-service programs and staff meetings when scheduled.

·Follow daily job assignment.

·Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies.

·Stand and walk around facility for extensive periods of time.

·React calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

·Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) in English

·Follow isolation techniques.

·Practice safe work habits.

·Document care provided in medical record.

·The employee should be able to perform these non-essential functions, but with a physician’s recommendation, a reasonable accommodation will be considered for a disabled employee.

·Pass ice water.

·Load and push clean and soiled laundry carts.

·Perform daily housekeeping duties in the resident’s room. (i.e., pick up trash; straighten the bedside tables, clean spills.

·Lift and carry supplies.

·Drive the facility vehicle to take residents to doctor’s appointments.

Benefits:

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
Daily Pay with Tapcheck
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
401(k)
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability

Status Availability:

Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Weekend Warrior Available
7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7:30a
On Site

Apply Today!

Our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity principles ensures that every applicant is evaluated for positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

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