What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Skilled Nursing - Full Time (51938) position at BLAKEFORD AT GREEN HILLS CORPORATION?
Woodcrest at Blakeford is looking for dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our skilled nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As a CNA at Woodcrest, you will be responsible for assisting the LPNs and RNs with providing daily clinical care, monitoring vital signs, helping with daily living needs, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM (day shift) or 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift)
Schedule: rotating block schedule 3-4 days per week, includes every other weekend
Why You’ll Love Being a Blakeford Team Member:
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits
- Company-paid life and short-term disability
- On-site team member gym
- Paid time off with cashout option
- 403(b) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
- Award-winning team member appreciation events
- and so much more!
Be a part of Blakeford—where you belong.
Qualifications:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Immediately report sign and symptoms of infection and changes in vital signs to the charge nurse.
- Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
- Checks each resident at least every two hours or more as requested by the Charge Nurse, to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met and respond to resident calls, as requested by a resident.
- Assists residents with bath function, daily dental and mouth care, grooming and dressing/undressing.
- Keeps incontinent residents clean and dry, and assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
- Measures and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and intake/output, as instructed.
- Observes and reports to the Charge Nurse the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers.
- Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations.
- Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
- Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.
- Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
- All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
6 months of experience in a similar environment preferred
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Nursing Assistant License in the state of TN - must be valid and unexpired
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws