Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Glendale Post Acute Center

Welcome Bonus / Sign On Bonus $2,000

POSITION SUMMARY   

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the residents assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors. 

•  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   
•         Answering call lights 
•         Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy 
•         Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.) 
•         Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed) 
•         Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath 
•         Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc. 
•         Helping residents, sit, stand and walk 
•         Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room 
•         Timely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor 
•         Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards 
•         Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords 
•         Following Infection and Control policies 
•         Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately 
•        Other duties as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS   

Education / Licensure   

       High school diploma or GED 

       Completion CNA training from accredited school 

       Valid CNA certificate number 

Qualifications / Experience    

       Some experience helpful, will provide training  

       Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language 

       Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data  

Working Conditions   

        May encounter frequent interruptions 

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants 

        May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses 

        May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals 

Physical Requirements    

       Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day 

       Working throughout the nursing areas 

       Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance 

       Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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