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Job description
Join Tampa Bay's Premier Pediatric Skilled Nursing Team
Make a difference at the only pediatric skilled nursing facility in the Tampa Bay area. Join a collaborative team providing exceptional care to medically complex children while growing your pediatric expertise in a supportive, child-focused environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Pediatrics
Full Time | Days 7A-7P
$17-$20hr + Shift Differentials
Summary of Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Essential Job Functions
Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as lifting, transfers, assisting with bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, exercising, serving and assisting with meals, and taking vital signs
Observes and documents the health, behavior, physical and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse
Responds promptly and courteously to resident call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents' needs
Promotes personal safety and the safety of the residents with a clean and safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse
Communicate with nurses on resident conditions, changes and concerns
Complete required documentation in a timely manner
Provide companionship, comfort and support to residents
Meet federal and state in-service requirements
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Critical Skills Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families
Education and Experience Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve: Prolonged periods of standing
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of residents may involve lifting up to 75 pounds
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach
Fine motor skills
Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Executes tasks independently
Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively verbally
Ability to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions
Visual acuity
Hearing alertness
Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to: Ambient room temperatures and lighting
Other Requirements - n/a
Platinum Service ®
Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Putting the residents at the center of everything you do. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, a 244-bed skilled nursing community located on The Palms of Largo campus, has served the Largo community since 1990. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and pediatric care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.
Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.
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Worksite address
largo, FL, 34640, US
Who can apply
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