CNA (PRN)
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Lewiston, ID, US
Company:
Cascadia of Lewiston is a short-term post-acute care facility focused on rehabilitation.
Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide essential nursing assistance and support residents with daily living activities. Applicants need a high school diploma, a valid CNA certification, and preferably CPR certification.
Requirements:
Credentials: High school diploma or equivalent, Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment, Valid CPR certificate preferred
Experience: Six months experience in a long term-care environment preferred
Job Description:
Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities. This is a PRN position, not to exceed 16 hours per week. We are a short term post acute care facility that is rehab focused and fast paced.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Essential Functions
- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with eating.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to/from wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
- Assists resident with ambulation as indicated in the facility.
- Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
- Documents ADLs, resident personal cares, and device use on flow sheets or task sheets as directed.
- Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.
- Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
- Assists facility staff to provide person-centered cares based on indicated preferences.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
- Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.
