Job description

At Fairview Commons, we have been part of the community since 1976, providing area families with top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with residents, providing comfort, and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality nursing care to residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by your supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice an individuality.

• Demonstrate respect, attention and awareness toward the diversity among the people we serve (residents, families, caregivers, etc. (through their attitude, service and actions.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the resident in accordance with their care plan.
• Identifies and participates in QAPI process or leave as area of development.
• Assists in daily requirements and task in care and treatment of residents. Areas of care include bathroom assistance, general personal hygiene (bathing, dental hygiene, hair and nails) dressing, mobility assistance and food intake, and other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Maintains resident rights and confidentiality.
• Documents all ADL’s in electronic health record.
• Observes and reports symptoms, reactions and other changes in condition promptly.
• Routinely turns and positions residents as required by care plan.
• Complies all aspects of residents’ rights. Is responsible for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence or resident abuse or violations of resident rights to the charge nurse or administration.
• Honor resident right to refuse care, report such refusal to nurse supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment.
• Answers resident call bells promptly and courteously.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Takes and documents temperature, pulse and respirations rates, food and fluid intake and output, and heights and weights and records in EHR.
• Ambulates and transfers residents using the appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use, operate in a safer manner and reports any defective equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assist and escort residents to appointments such as the hair salon or attending activities, church services or doctor’s appointments.
• Complies with all CMS & DPH, JCAHO regulations, including safety, infection control, an standard precautions procedures at all times.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.

Competencies:

• Personal Care Peri-care Catheter Care
• Hand washing Gait belt/Transfers Mechanical Lifts
• Choking Adult Code Blue AED

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited state nurse aide training program
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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