Job description

ABOUT US

Rowntree Gardens is a licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Stanton, CA. We provide different levels of care for our community members within our campus including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing. We are a faith-based organization built on the highest respect for every person and unwavering integrity. We consider everyone in our community to be a member of our extended family, starting with staff.

Our mission at Rowntree is to provide a culture and community where seniors and staff are inspired to live a fulfilled life at their highest potential based on respect, dignity, and equality.

Join our team! Make the difference you were born to make in our organization!

We are looking for a CNA to join our Elmwood Care Center Skilled Nursing.

Check out our benefits of working at Rowntree Gardens (for eligible full-time employees):

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Volunteer Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching contribution
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

We are offering a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS to those who meet the qualifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have active CNA license with at least 2+ years of experience
• Preferably someone who has worked with seniors, even seniors with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
• Requires some knowledge of the nursing services field. Must have Nursing Aide certification.
• Must be state licensed at time of hire.
• CPR and first aid certified preferred.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs the duties of a nursing assistant as assigned by the Charge Nurses, Director of Staff Development and/or Director of Nursing. Is accountable for all patient care given during shift. Responsible to adhere to all nursing care standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oral hygiene:

o A.M. Care (bath,shower, bed, etc.)

o P.M. Care (bath, shower, bed)

• Provide clean linen when appropriate:

o Make unoccupied bed

o Make occupied bed

o Change and straighten linen to remove wrinkles

• Give and remove bedpan/urinal. Clean and store in the same designated place after each use
• Assist community members to and from bathroom.

Nursing Assistant will be responsible to assist with such duties in the following areas:

• Documentation

o Perform ADL charting

o Bowel & bladder training and documentation

o Meal percentages charting

• Positioning residents:

o Position community members according their clinical and physical condition

o Change community members’ position appropriately and as frequently as needed

o Observe proper body mechanics

• Dietary needs:

o Ensure community members receive prescribed diet

o Place tray conveniently for community members

o Assist or feed community members as needed

o Encourage good food intake to promote healing

o Provide all snacks and nourishments at ordered time (especially for diabetic patients, etc.)

o Remove tray and inform Charge Nurse of community members’ appetite (good, fair, poor, or refused)

o Provide fluids as needed

• Vital signs: The Nursing Assistant will take vital signs as instructed by Charge Nurses.

o Temperature as ordered

o Heart rate (pulse)

o Respiration rate – including description (rapid, shallow, deep, regular, or moist, etc.)

o Blood pressure

o Assess pain scale

o Notify RN or LVN of any change or abnormal findings

o Record vital signs on designated form at times requested by Charge Nurse

• Transfers:

o Assist resident to wheelchair or stretcher

o Accompany resident to a new room or vehicle when necessary

o Provide with call light and orient to new surroundings

o Report the resident’s condition at the end of shift to Nursing Assistant resuming care

o Pack and take inventory of belongings for any routine transfers

• Safety:

o Ensure beds are in the lowest position and locked at all times

o Ensure that community members are secured appropriately when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher

o Assist community members in moving, sitting or ambulating as necessary

o Verify that needed articles are within the community members’ reach (water, tissues, bedpan, etc.) and rooms remain clutter free

o Check that side rails are in position as indicated

o Ensure floors are always dry-wipe up spills immediately

o Ensure good lighting in halls and bathrooms

• Admissions:

o Bring community members to and from the room to other areas of the facility

o Assist community members to bed and check for armband and nameplate on the door

o Obtain vital signs, height and weight, noting allergies and reporting to RN or LVN

o Assure the community member is comfortable and oriented to surrounding areas

o Assist RN or LVN with initial patient interview

o Perform CNA admission checklist

o Issue bath basin, bedpan/urinal and fresh water

• Discharge:

o Help community members collect personal belongings

o Assist community members to their vehicle on a wheelchair

o Remove linen from the unit

o Return equipment from the unit back to the storage room

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Full-time PM Shift 3pm-11pm

Part-time NOC Shift 11pm-7am

We are offering a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS to those who meet the qualifications.

Due to California State regulations, we are required to have all of our applicants pass a Background Check, Physical, and TB test.

The California Department of Social Services has notified all Adult and Senior Care (ASC) licensees of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers of ASC facilities. As a result, all employees must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination or exemption status. The records provided are kept confidential.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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