Job Description

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

CNA – NEW WAGES!! 12 HR SHIFTS!!

Are YOU a DIFFERENCE MAKER?? Would you like to be a part of a GROWING environment that RECOGNIZES and APPRECIATES hard work??

Villa Health and Rehabilitation is looking for POSITIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC and DEPENDABLE individuals who are interested in joining an EXCITING TEAM of PROFESSIONALS!!

SIGN-ON BONUS and REFERRAL BONUSES!!

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position is provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and any other duties that may be directed by your supervisor.

Delegation of Authority

As Certified Nursing Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

· Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.

· Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, and computer programs in an informative and descriptive manner.

· Use only authorized abbreviations established by the Facility when recording information.

· Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN, as soon as possible.

· Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions

· Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).

· Greet residents and escort them to their room.

· Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel, as appropriate.

· Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).

· Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.

· Store resident’s clothing.

· Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.

· Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.

· Assist with loading and unloading residents from vehicles, as necessary.

Specific Requirements

· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

· Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant in this state. Provide the Facility a copy of such license at time of hire and whenever it is updated.

· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.

· Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.