CNA - Days

Job Description

Local Candidates Accepted - Will Receive *** ***/hr Lower Local Rate

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff members withand contributes to the implementation of the total resident/patient plan ofcare which includes activities of daily living (eating, dressing, personalcare, toileting), education, recreation, and transportation in accordance withestablished policies, procedures and standards of the nursing department.

The C.N.A is directly responsible to the RN/LPN team leader.The C.N.A maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality andperforms duties in compliance with BNRCs, A Member of Covenant Health,policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

• Must hold an active Maine C.N.A License
  
  

Other Skill Required

• Assists with all resident/patient routine activities of daily living including:
• Feeding
• Bathing
• Ambulating
• Skin Care
• Demonstrates effective listening skills to provide support for resident/patient needs
• Ability to take initial vital signs and provide weights to nursing staff in a timely manner
• Responsible for reporting changes in vital signs or measurements promptly to the Supervisor/Charge Nurse
• Always follows procedures for Universal Precautions
• Monitors and promptly records resident/patient intake and output in accordance with unit standards or physician orders
• Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient related issues; supports resident/patient rights
• Maintains productive working relationship with healthcare team members
• Is a team player, courteous, diplomatic and tactful when interacting with others.
• Provides additional care as directed by the RN/LPN
• Assist with orientation of patient/resident/family to unit, facility and services.
• Can deliver patient/resident care promptly and accurately as directed by the RN/LPN and in accordance with plan of care
• Ability to empathize with residents, patients and families.
• Able to remain objective in difficult circumstances including interactions with demanding residents and patients
• Demonstrates flexibility when needed
• Seeks help and assists in developing solutions for problems
• Has a passion for working with long term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients to provide excellent resident and patient care
  

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providinghealing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values

• Compassion
  
  

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towardsall, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable andsuffering.

• Integrity
  
  

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsiblysteward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration
  
  

We work in partnership, dialogue and sharedpurpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence
  
  

We deliver all services with the highest levelof quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees areprotected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin,age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including familymedical history).

Position Urgency

Normal

Shifts

Days 6:30am - 7pm

State License Details

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years Of Experience

3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours

40

Specialty Type

• provides the billing and credential verification services for this Facility.
  
  

Sub Specialty

CNA LTC

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications

Contract Length in Weeks:

13