Maristhill Nursing & Rehabiliation Center

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: 66 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453

Shifts: Per Diem - Days or Nights


Maristhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking qualified Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for a variety of Per Diem shifts. You choose your own schedule!


Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Active CNA certification
• 1 year experience

Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 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 CNA maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality and performs duties in compliance with Covenant Health's, policies and procedures.

• Assists with all resident/patient routine activities of daily living including:
  
  • Feeding
  • Bathing
  • Ambulating
  • Skin Care
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, O2 sats, pulse, and respirations, (TPR's), as instructed
• 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.

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.