CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

· High school diploma or GED. · Seventy-five (75) hours state of federally approved nurse aide course is a requirement. · Complete twelve (12) in-service programs annually. · Previous experience in geriatrics and mental health preferred. · Must be at least 18 years of age. · Must have good physical and mental health. · Desire to work with elderly and mentally ill. · A sense of responsibility and leadership. · Ability to read, write and communicate in English. · Ability to maintain good working relationships with others, including coworkers, residents, and families. · Ability to grasp new procedures. · Ability to use good judgment in determining the needs of residents in moving, transferring, turning, lifting, and other physical help as required by residents.

Davis Center is hiring full-time and part-time Certified Nurse Aides. The CNA works under the supervision of the charge nurse, providing personal care to residents in a manner conductive to the residents' comfort and safety. This position may be called upon to help residents with getting in and out of bed, dressing, grooming, feeding, bathing, going to the bathroom, and other personal hygiene. The CNA will be called upon to provide basic treatments as required and directed by the nursing staff, including assistance with specimen collections, taking temperatures and other duties. Certified Nurse Aides are responsible for observing and reporting changes in resident's physical and emotional conditions to the supervisors. Some duties included are: · Report to work when scheduled promptly and without tardiness. · Receive daily assignments from charge nurse. · Help maintain a clean and safe environment for residents by abiding by safety rules and performing extra duties (infection control cleaning, etc.) · Bathe or assist patients in bathing. · Assist in dressing and undressing as needed. · Provide prompt mealtime assistance. · Assist with resident transports for scheduled appointments and outings.

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