CNA

Pay:Base wage starting at $16; increased based on experience

Incentive Eligible Position:Yes

Essential Functions:

• Assists in daily living activities such as serving meals turning or repositioning patients providing water and nourishment between meals.
• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility.
• Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers nurses and doctors.
• Provide and empty bedpans.
• Lift patients into beds wheelchairs exam tablets etc.
• Answer patient calls.
• Examine patients for bruises blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.
• Clean and sanitize patient areas.
• Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or certificate from accredited nursing program/college.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Class C Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of employment and renewed biannually.
• Must adhere to the NRMC appearance and attire policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of general acute Medical/Surgical Nursing or Skilled Nursing.