What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Westminster Palms?
DescriptionLocated in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Assisted Living - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work in our Health Center on a full-time basis for our 7am-3pm and 3pm - 11pm shifts. As a part of the Nursing Team, this individual will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with nursing care procedures and as directed by their supervisor in a manner that preserves residents’ dignity, honors their rights, provides good customer service, communicates appropriately and adheres to federal and state compliance regulations. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is a vital part of our Nursing Team.EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."We Offer : Medical Insurance – three plan optionsDental Insurance – three plan optionsVision InsuranceShort Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent careBasic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary (company paid)Long Term Disability – (premium paid by company)Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical IllnessHealth Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing PlanPTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)Bereavement LeavePaid Jury DutyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their familiesTuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)Resident Christmas Fund for team membersFoundation Mercy FundFree Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinationsDiscounted MealsTickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment optionsTraining & Career growthESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Certified Nursing Assistant must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities including : Assist patients / residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.Ensure that beds are made; trash has been removed, meals are served to the residents and a high level of hygiene is maintained in the room.Taking vital signs and reporting observations and any change in condition to the nurse.Practice infection prevention and control measures in compliance with Federal, State and facility requirements.Document in CNA ECS flow-sheet promptly, accurately and completely.Make routine and frequent rounds to ensure those safety precautions / equipment are in place and in working order.Avoid development of skin problems or skin breakdown by providing timely incontinent care and frequent repositioning of residents that need assistance.Assist the Activities Dept with Activities for the residents.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Education and / or Experience : Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of Florida. Must be CPR Certified and Medical Technician Certified. ALL APPLICANT'S PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL FL CNA LICENSE, CPR CERTIFICATION (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only) AND YOU MED TECH CERTIFICATION WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.Experience and Basic Knowledge : Working with older adults in a healthcare setting is desirable, preferably a minimum of 6 months.Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve : Balancing, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting up to 40 lbs.Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are : Feeling, Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, SpeakingAn individual in this position will be exposed to : Inside / outside environmental conditions, Bloodborne pathogens, Respiratory pathogensMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequiredCPR CertifiedCNA
