CJT - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PT Assisted Living
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Convivial Life
Venice, FL, US
Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents in an assisted living environment. They are responsible for monitoring resident health, reporting changes, and ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Jacaranda Trace - Venice, FL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Wellness Director and under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse, the CNA provides direct personal services for residents. The CNA guides or assists residents with those activities of daily living (ADLs) that they are unable to perform without guidance, fostering at all times the residents independence and freedom of choice. The CNA respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Assures resident safety
Provides personal services and assists with ADLs for residents as needed
Provides in-house escort services to beauty shop, activities and meals
Provides guidance and assistance with telephone usage
Monitors and reports any change in physical health of residents
Reports and records resident and resident-related events
Assists residents during dining as needed
Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to go to the dining room
Assists with medication reminders and hydration and monitors nutrition
Assists with resident-centered activity programs
Participates in in-service and educational trainings and programs
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information.
Walking long distances regularly.
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs.
Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands.
Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds.
Verbal communication in person and on the phone.
Written communication by hand and on PC.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current and in good standing with the Florida Department of Health
Current CPR certification required
One or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
