Certified Nurse Assistant II - full-time

Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove, CA

This is a full-time position to work Monday-Wednesday & Friday, AM shift 7:00 am-3:00 pm, plus Thursday, PM shift 3:00-11:00 pm.

Summary: Under the direction of the charge nurse or Director of Nursing, the Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents of the skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

· Ensures quality nursing and wellness care to the residents

· Assists in preparation of nursing unit, resident rooms, and beds

· Assists in and may accompany resident in the admission, transfer and discharge procedure

· Assists residents in the activities of daily living, including oral hygiene, nail care, transfers, and mobility.

· Provides wheelchair transportation and assists in ambulation residents as needed

· Encourages residents to participate in activities

· Responsible for maintaining order and safety in resident living areas.

· Assures maximum functioning of resident through range of motion activities, toileting schedule, and the feeding and turning schedule

· Observes residents for any physical and behavioral changes and reports them to the charge nurse, and is a mandatory reporter for all suspected abuse situations.

· Participates in all staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary

· Records all pertinent information pertaining to the daily care of residents, including weights, activities of daily living, intake and output, and reports this information to charge nurse

· Observes and reports any needed repairs or service for building or equipment to charge nurse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Ability to read, speak well and be understood clearly in the English language

Education and Qualifications

· Current California CNA certification

· Prefer at least six months experience as a CNA in acute or long term care setting or written reference from CNA program instructor

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

· High school diploma or equivalent

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.