Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire C.N.A.s now!

Shift Availability: Full time, part time, or PRN, day shift 6am-6pm, night shift 6pm-6am

Pay: $16-19/hour, dependent on experience. NOC has a shift differential in addition to the base pay.

Job Description: Provide each patient with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist patients with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with ADLs.
• Change bed linens.
• Make beds (occupied and unoccupied).
• Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Assist patients in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).
• Assist patients in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.).
• Assist in transporting patients to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Change dressings, bandages, binders, etc., as instructed.
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed.
• Perform vitals.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check each patient routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met in accordance with their wishes.
• Assist with meals.
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.

About Us

The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:

• Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
• Must possess a current and valid C.N.A. license.
• Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Salary : $16 - $19