Certified Nursing Assistant-11pm-7am Shift

Jewish HomeLife is looking for CNA's to join our 11pm-7am shift within our Assisted Living facility, Berman Commons. $1000 Sign-On Bonus!*

Summary: Certified Nursing Assistant care for residents and provide assistance in activities of daily living.

Qualifications:

• Georgia Certified Nursing Aide required.
• One year's experience in a geriatric facility strongly preferred.
• Must be able to take direction and supervision, to follow directions, and to work on a team in the care of the residents and general functions of a nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

• Record accurately and frequently in the electronic health record.
• Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting) per resident choice and plan of care.
• Feeding (escort to dining room, assisting with feeding, and serving trays when appropriate) All nursing assistants must be in dining area during meals unless otherwise assigned by the nurse.
• Assist residents with activities of the day. Be alert to their comfort and needs. Answer their requests promptly.
• Keep charge nurse informed during shift about observations made concerning residents’ health, comfort and safety.
• Take and report vital signs and weights as assigned.
• Keep residents’ rooms’ neat, bed made, bedside stand clean, nursing equipment clean (i.e. bedpans, urinals, enema equipment, etc.). Obtain replacements from central supply.
• Keep dresser and closet neat and clean, especially personal clothing.
• Send soiled laundry to the laundry regularly. Hang clean clothes carefully.
• Keep wheelchairs, walkers and commodes clean.
• Keep medicine cabinet/ utility cart clean. Denture cups, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors, etc. must be kept clean.
• Assist with keeping the nursing unit neat, especially utility rooms, linen closets and bathrooms, as assigned daily.
• Practice economy in the use of supplies. Use equipment carefully. Report equipment needing service or repair.
• Be familiar with your residents’ activities for the day. Transport residents on time to their appointments.
• If needed, help supervise during programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities.
• Have an awareness of your assigned residents’ interests and try to participate in them.
• Stay up to date in on line training as assigned monthly.
• Attend CNA unit and other meetings as required.

Supervisory Responsibility: None for this position.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to at least 30 pounds; Stand and sit for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements: Ability to focus for extensive period of time on care of residents/patients, supervision of certified nursing assistants and resident/family interaction.

*FT/PT only. Paid incrementally over 1 year of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• GA CNA Licensure (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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