Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility at Sunny View Nursing Home, which is a 57 bed facility serving both long-term and short-term skilled patients. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and care, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

 

Tasks:

• Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients.
• Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide residents with bathing, shampoos and showers.
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart.
• Assist the nurses and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards; follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
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Skills and Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy (bedside manner)
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head
• Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays