Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Company: Solaris HealthCare
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

$2500.00 SIGN ON BONUS PROGRAM(Full-Time)All shifts available/Flexible SchedulingNEW WAGE SCALE$1000 referral bonus so bring your friends3-11 is a $2 shift differential and weekend any shift is $2 per hour differential401 K Benefits matching 1.25%Vision, Health, Dental, and much more!Solaris Healthcare Plant City voted #19 best nursing home in the State of Florida by Newsweek MagazineAwarded Eli Facility Leadership AwardWonderful place to work-come see for yourself!701 N. Wilder Road Plant City, Florida 33566Purpose of Your Job PositionProvides basic nursing care to residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor.Job Functions* General Responsibilities* Residents Rights* Safety* Staff Development* Nursing Care Responsibilities* Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty* Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment* Explains procedures to residents before administering* Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled)* Changes bed linens and keeps lines tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents* Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied)* Handles linens according to infection control guidelines* Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions* Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs* Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs* Assists residents in ambulation with or without self-help devices as instructed* Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed* Accurately measures and records heights and weights* Accurately measures and records temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures (TPRs and B/P) as instructed* Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; reports any irregularities to nurse* Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly* Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently* Ensures that residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes* Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical* Completes appropriate charge and inventory slips and monitors supply inventory daily to see what is needed; cleans instruments and equipment and returns to proper area after use* Straightens dresser tops and stands* Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms and linen closets; cleans bedpans, urinals and commodes; washes basins and emesis basins; sanitizes bath tub after each resident's use; cleans floors if resident is incontinent; wipes spilled foods and liquids* Provides post-mortem care as instructed* Special Nursing Care Responsibilities* Meal Service Responsibilities* Food Service Responsibilities* Documentation* Admission, Transfer and Discharge Responsibilities* Care Plan Responsibilities* Administrative Responsibilities* Special Activities/AttributesEducationSuccessful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing. Must have and maintain CPR certification.ExperienceNot needed, but preferred.

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