Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Alderwood Park Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia

Description :

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Alderwood Park Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for Evening Shift Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Bellingham, Washington!

Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Essential Functions

Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.

Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.

Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.

Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to / from wheelchair or activity areas.

Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.

Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.

Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.

Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.

Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.

Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.

Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.

Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.

Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

Available Benefits Include :

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays (after 90-day Introductory Period)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements : Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses / Certification

Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.

Valid CPR certificate preferred.

Experience

Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred.

Note : All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients / residents.