Certified Nursing Assistant; Prn

About the job CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN)

Our company is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN to join our team.

• Participating in hourly rounds
• Keeping the patients rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs
• Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members
• Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat)
• Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the Nurse in charge immediately
• Helps residents to and from social and dining activities and encourages their participation
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Immediately reports any accidents and unusual occurrences to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Supervisor
• Participates in in-service education and training and outside professional development as needed to keep in current with trends in the industry
• Observes and reports all changes in a residents condition immediately to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and proficiency obtaining vital signs
• Current BLS
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State certification as a nursing assistant mandatory
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Functional literacy in English is required
• High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certification
• Able to work schedule as posted
  
  Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to comply with policies and procedures
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Genuine desire to work with the elderly
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• An up-beat and engaging personality
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stand as needed