Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), weekends, Berman Commons – Jewish HomeLife – Dunwoody, GA

CNA Full-time or Part-time positions. Must be able to work some weekends. 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p – 7a shifts available. Great benefits and location. Sign on bonus. Daily Covid 19 screenings!

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Summary: Care for residents in nursing home setting. Provide assistance in activities of daily living.

Qualifications:

• Certified by the State of Georgia required
• One year’s experience in a geriatric facility strongly preferred
• Must be able to take direction and supervision, to follow directions, and to work on a team in the care of the residents and general functions of a nursing unit

Responsibilities:

• Record accurately and frequently in the electronic health record
• Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting) per resident choice and plan of care
• Feeding (escort to dining room, assisting with feeding, and serving trays when appropriate) All nursing assistants must be in dining area during meals unless otherwise assigned by the nurse.
• Assist residents with activities of the day. Be alert to their comfort and needs. Answer their requests promptly.
• Keep charge nurse informed during shift about observations made concerning residents? health, comfort and safety.
• Take and report vital signs and weights as assigned.
• Keep residents? rooms? neat, bed made, bedside stand clean, nursing equipment clean (i.e. bedpans, urinals, enema equipment, etc.). Obtain replacements from central supply.
• Keep dresser and closet neat and clean, especially personal clothing.. Send soiled laundry to the laundry regularly. Hang clean clothes carefully.
• Keep wheelchairs, walkers and commodes clean.
• Keep medicine cabinet/ utility cart clean. Denture cups, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors, etc. must be kept clean.
• Assist with keeping the nursing unit neat, especially utility rooms, linen closets and bathrooms, as assigned daily.
• Practice economy in the use of supplies. Use equipment carefully. Report equipment needing service or repair
• Be familiar with your residents? activities for the day. Transport residents on time to their appointments.
• If needed, help supervise during programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in daily activities
• Have an awareness of your assigned residents? interests and try to participate in them.
• Stay up to date in on line training as assigned monthly.
• Attend CNA unit and other meetings as required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the staff member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; ability to stand for 80% of the day;

Mental Requirements: Ability to focus on residents ongoing; ability to chart care.