We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Blaine, Washington!Under supervision, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.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.
Available Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation, sick, and holidays (after 90-day Introductory Period)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
- Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RequirementsEducation
- 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: 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.Salary Description Starting at $20/hr - depends on experience