What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - FT 2pm-10pm position at Cypress Palms?
Essential Job Functions :
- Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as lifting, transfers, assisting with bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, serving and assisting with meals, and taking vital signs
- Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse
- Responds promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs
- Promotes personal safety and the safety of the residents with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse
- Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner
- Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents
- Meet federal and state in-service requirements
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Critical Skills :
Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families
Education and Experience :
Supervisory Responsibility :
Working Conditions and Physical Demands :
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and / or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve :
Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are :
Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to :
Other Requirements -
Conclusion :
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Who We Are :
Cypress Palms has been recognized as a 2014 & 2019 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality, National Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. Cypress Palms offers additional services to residents that are not typically found at other communities. Cypress Palms offers an extended range of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and our own Parkinson's programs. Located on a gorgeous campus setting surrounded by lakes, fountains, walking paths and an onsite Pre-School / Daycare.
Summary of Role :
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed / instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Platinum Service :
It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Why Work for Us :