What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA position at Westminster Palms?
DescriptionLocated in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work in our Health Center on a full-time basis. As a part of the Nursing Team, this individual will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with nursing care procedures and as directed by their supervisor in a manner that preserves residents' dignity, honors their rights, provides good customer service, communicates appropriately and adheres to federal and state compliance regulations. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is a vital part of our Nursing Team.EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.We Offer : Medical Insurance - three plan options Dental Insurance - three plan options Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - benefit amount is three times annual salary (company paid) Long Term Disability - (premium paid by company) Voluntary Term Life Insurance - available to employee, spouse and child(ren) Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness Health Advocate - free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards) Bereavement Leave Paid Jury Duty Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service) Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months) Resident Christmas Fund for team members Foundation Mercy Fund Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations Discounted Meals Tickets at Work - discount pricing on travel and entertainment options Training & Career growthESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Certified Nursing Assistant must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities including : Assist patients / residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs. Ensure that beds are made; trash has been removed, and a high level of hygiene is maintained in the room. Ensure that meals are served on time and assist residents with meals and feeding, if necessary. Take vital signs and report observations and any change in condition to the nurse. Practice infection prevention and control measures in compliance with Federal, State and facility requirements. Document in CNA ECS flow-sheet promptly, accurately and comprehensively / thoroughly. Make routine and frequent rounds to ensure those safety precautions / equipment are in place and in working order. Avoid development of skin problems or skin breakdown by providing timely incontinent care and frequent re-positioning of residents that need assistance. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS : Education and / or Experience : Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of Florida and must be CPR Certified. Med Tech Certification preferred. ALL APPLICANT'S PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL FL CNA LICENSE, CPR CERTIFICATION (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only) WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS. One year of long term care experience or working with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults.Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve : Balancing, Grasping, Pushing, Climbing, Kneeling, Reclining, Crouching, Lifting up to 40 lbs., Standing, Fingering, StoopingSensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are : Feeling, Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking An individual in this position will be exposed to : Inside / outside environmental conditions, Bloodborne pathogens, Respiratory pathogens, Physical equipment hazardsMust be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequired CPR Certified CNA
