Job Description:
Local Candidates Accepted - Will Receive Lower Local Rate
Job Summary
The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff members with and contributes to the implementation of the total resident/patient plan of care which includes activities of daily living (eating, dressing, personal care, toileting), education, recreation, and transportation in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of the nursing department.
The C.N.A is directly responsible to the RN/LPN team leader. The C.N.A maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality and performs duties in compliance with BNRC s, A Member of Covenant Health, policies and procedures.
Education Requirements
Must hold an active Maine C.N.A License
Other Skill Required
Assists with all resident/patient routine activities of daily living including:
Feeding
Bathing
Ambulating
Skin Care
Demonstrates effective listening skills to provide support for resident/patient needs
Ability to take initial vital signs and provide weights to nursing staff in a timely manner
Responsible for reporting changes in vital signs or measurements promptly to the Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Always follows procedures for Universal Precautions
Monitors and promptly records resident/patient intake and output in accordance with unit standards or physician orders
Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient related issues; supports resident/patient rights
Maintains productive working relationship with healthcare team members
Is a team player, courteous, diplomatic and tactful when interacting with others.
Provides additional care as directed by the RN/LPN
Assist with orientation of patient/resident/family to unit, facility and services.
Can deliver patient/resident care promptly and accurately as directed by the RN/LPN and in accordance with plan of care
Ability to empathize with residents, patients and families.
Able to remain objective in difficult circumstances including interactions with demanding residents and patients
Demonstrates flexibility when needed
Seeks help and assists in developing solutions for problems
Has a passion for working with long term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients to provide excellent resident and patient care
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Position Urgency:
Normal
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
3
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Additional Information And Terms:
Traveler must reside 50 miles from Facility and the Facility is permitted to call off or cancel up to three (3) shifts per 13 week assignment. Medefis provides the billing and credential verification services for this Facility.