CNA

Description

Our Prairieview facility NEEDS FULL TIME PM and OVERNIGHT CNA'S for our Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care floors

Top Reasons to apply to the team of CNA's at The Garlands

• The Garlands takes pride in providing our Members with the highest level of care. Our healthcare employee to member ratio is one of the lowest in the industry, so our employees can fully do their jobs
• Full time employees are eligible for benefits
• We have a world class environment that is beautiful year around
• The staff takes pride in being friendly, helpful and courteous to co-workers, members and guests 
• Enjoy our underground heated parking each day you come to work   

Job Responsibilities for CNA: 

• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal care and oral hygiene
• Assist with ambulation, transferring or transporting of residents, (including pushing residents in wheelchairs) to the dining rooms, activities and/or various areas of Prairieview as necessary
• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures
• Listen to resident and family concerns and initiate corrective actions and communicate concerns and outcomes to the Nurse
• Provide support and encouragement to all residents to remain as independent as possible
• Assist with serving meals and beverages, supervising dining rooms during meal times to ensure resident safety
• Observe infection control procedures
• Complete resident rounds as assigned, reporting any resident care issues to the Nurse on duty
• Assist with orientation of new residents to the facility
• Maintain accurate records of each resident’s daily care on the appropriate documents, and in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of resident records and facility information
• Attend all in-service classes as assigned
• Come to work in a clean neat uniform, and consistently present a professional appearance
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• CNA certification
• Experience working in assisted living, home health or long-term care environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess, or be able to obtain current CPR certification
• Must be familiar with the Rights of the Resident, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills and communicate effectively while conveying patience and understanding
• Treat all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidences
• Complete all appropriate documentation accurately and timely
• Communicate any allegation of resident abuse immediately to Nurse
• Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it well
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude
• Follow all policies and procedures of Prairieview at The Garlands

Physical Requirements for CNA: 

• Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing
• Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time