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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents, including those requiring specialized respiratory and ventilator support.•Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.•Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.•Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.•Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.•Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.•Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.•Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.•Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.•Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.•Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.•Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.•Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.•Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.•Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.•Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self contamination of equipment and supplies.•Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.•Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.•Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.•Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.•Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.•Other special projects and duties, as assigned.•Current Nursing Assistant certification from state OR•Current/active CPR certification, preferred.•Effective verbal and written English communication skills.•Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.•Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.•Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.•Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.•Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.•Strong analytical and problem solving skills.•Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.•Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.•Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.•Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.•Considerable physical activity:·Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.·Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.·Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.·Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a timeAbout Eastern Healthcare Group:Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.
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virginia beach, VA, 23452, US
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