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