What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA position at Res-Care, Inc.?
Our CompanyAll Saints HospiceOverviewJoin a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in people's lives. Our nursing group focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings such as Facilities, and Residential. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us. Apply today!Responsibilities
- Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient
- Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients
- Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash
- Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification
- Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care
- Cleans room and changes bed linen
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate
- Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given
- Other duties as assignedQualifications
- Minimum age requirements is 18 years
- Valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record, as defined by agency policy
- Certification, if required by state licensure as a CNA or Home Health Care Aide in the state in which the aide is to provide care
- Completion of a recognized home care aide training program or 6 months of recent experience as an aide
- Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting and may be expected to lift up 75 lbs.; must be able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time and bend, stoop, push, pull, and reachAbout our Line of BusinessAll Saints Hospice promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of both the person experiencing life's journey and their faith. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and the entire community that surrounds each patient. We strive to holistically meet their spiritual, social and clinical needs in the most peaceful, dignified and comforting manner possible. We are always mindful of the privilege we are granted through our hospice ministry to express compassion, respect, sensitivity, hope and love. For more information about All Saints Hospice, please visit www.allsaintshospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Additional Job InformationPRN CNA to help out in the south area (Marksville, Mansura, Simmesport, Cottonport) and the north area (Alexandria, Pineville, Jena, Jonesville)
