CNA- Full Time - Days - Kentwood Extended Care

Company: University Health Care System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the health care team to provide the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents while insuring that a clean, neat and safe environment is maintained. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Director of Nursing and supervised by an LPN or RN. Accountability is monitored through performance evaluation, direct observation, incident reports, and resident/family comments. Qualifications EDUCATION Completion of an approved nurse aide training program CERTIFICATION Registered with the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) in the State of Georgia Obtains/maintains CPR skills. EXPERIENCE Long-term care preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to rea d and write English; perform simple arithmetic calculations; and follow written and verbal English language instructions. Basic knowledge of growth and development relevant to the ages of the residents served. Basic knowledge of the diseases and health care needs of the resident population served. Ability to think critically and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in resident care. High level of interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively as a team member on a team with varying levels of health care workers. Problem solving skills sufficient to allow effective problem/conflict resolution. Demonstrated traits of initiative and dependability required. Ability to perform efficiently and effectively under stress. Philosophy of health care service is compatible with that of the mission of University Extended Care, Inc. and University Health, Inc. Physical Abilities: Stand for long periods, 6-8 hours Sit for extended periods of time Bend and stoop Walk for long periods Lift and position of residents, not to exceed 40 lbs. Heavy equipment/supplies up to 40 lbs. (will transport residents, supplies and equipment) Sensory: Sight to observe residents symptoms Auditory to hear residents, measure Blood Pressure, alarms Tactile to feel residents symptoms (warmth, induration) Olfactory to smell disease-specific smell, safety hazards. Connect With Us! (https://careers-uh.icims.com/jobs/16945/cna--full-time---days---kentwood-extended-care/job?mode=apply=yes\_iframe=1=-336061807) Job ID 2022-16945 Category Allied Health Department 1230 - Aides - KW Shift Day Shift Pay Grade 11 FT/PT/PRN Full Time Recruiter Meagan Recruiter Email meaganmiracle@uh.org LocationUS-GA-Augusta

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