C N A / Nursing Assistant PRN - Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Position Purpose: Providesbasicnursingcaretoresidentswithinthescopeofthenursingassistantresponsibilitiesandperformsbasic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
·         SuccessfulcompletionofStateApprovedNurseAideTrainingandCompetencyEvaluationProgram;Namemust appearon State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
·         Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff;Must have the ability to read and write.
·         Prior experience as Nurse Aide preferred but not required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
·         Participatesinandreceivesnursingreportuponreportingfor duty.
·         Assistsresidentswithresidentcareincludingbathing,grooming,hygiene,andplacementofadaptiveequipment.
·         Explainsprocedurestoresidentsbeforeadministering.
·         Keepsresidentsdry(changesgown,clothing,linen,etc.,whenitbecomeswetorsoiled)
·         Changesbedlinensandkeepslinenstighttoavoidwrinklesfromformingunder residents.
·         Makesbeds(occupiedandunoccupied)
·         Handleslinensaccordingtoinfectioncontrolguidelines
·         Assistsresidentswithbowelandbladderfunctions.
·         Assistsresidentsinpreparationforandtransportingtoappointments,activities,andsocialprograms.
·         Assistswithlifting,positioning,andtransportingresidentsintoandoutofbeds,chairs,bathtubs,wheelchairs,lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs.
·         Assistsresidentsinambulationwithorwithoutself-helpdevicesas instructed.
·         Performsrestorativeproceduresasinstructed.
·         Accuratelymeasuresandrecordsheightsandweights.
·         Accuratelymeasuresandrecordstemperatures,pulses,respirationsandbloodpressures(TPRsandB/P)as instructed.
·         Emptiesurinarydrainagebagsandrecordsamountinrecordasindicated;reportsanyirregularitiestonurse.
·         Ensurescalllightsarewithinreachofresidentsandanswerscalllights promptly.
·         Ensuresthatresidentswhoareunabletocallforhelparechecked frequently.
·         Ensuresthatresidents’personalcareneedsarebeingmetinaccordancewithresidents’wishes.
·         Reportsallchangesinresidents’conditiontosupervisorassoonaspractical.

BENEFITS

·         Comprehensive medical benefits
·         Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness,
·         Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insurance
·         Competitive Rates
·         Sign on Bonus
·         Bonus Vacant Shift
·         Shift Differential
·         Employee Assistance Program
·         401K Retirement Savings Plan (match)
·         Paid Time Off plan
·         Free CEU's
·         Employee Recognition Program
·         Opportunity for Growth and Development
·         Great team environment

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,  genetic information,  service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

DFWP/EOE/M/F