CNA Wanted

Position Summary: Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities. 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. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Licenses/Certification: 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. NOTE: A CNA who successfully completes an approved advanced skills training curriculum and/or has demonstrated experience in a needed clinical specialty area, e.g. ventilator, pulmonary, and tracheostomy (VPT), can be classified as a CNA II. 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. Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives. Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company –Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience. Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations. Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care. Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients/residents through empathy and compassion. Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements. Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance. Enriches the facility culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events. Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done. Effectively addresses patient/resident and family member concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is consistent with our culture. Complies with company policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations.