Job Description: Local Candidates Accepted - Will Receive A Lower Local Rate (*** less per hour than posted rate) Job Summary The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff members withand contributes to the implementation of the total resident/patient plan ofcare which includes activities of daily living (eating, dressing, personalcare, toileting), education, recreation, and transportation in accordance withestablished policies, procedures and standards of the nursing department. The C.N.A is directly responsible to the RN/LPN team leader. The C.N.A maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality andperforms duties in compliance with BNRCs, A Member of Covenant Health,policies and procedures. Education Requirements
- Must hold an active Maine C.N.A License
Other Skill Required
- Assists with all resident/patient routine activities of daily living including:
- Feeding
- Bathing
- Ambulating
- Skin Care
- Demonstrates effective listening skills to provide support for resident/patient needs
- Ability to take initial vital signs and provide weights to nursing staff in a timely manner
- Responsible for reporting changes in vital signs or measurements promptly to the Supervisor/Charge Nurse
- Always follows procedures for Universal Precautions
- Monitors and promptly records resident/patient intake nd output in accordance with unit standards or physician orders
- Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient related issues; supports resident/patient rights
- Maintains productive working relationship with healthcare team members
- Is a team player, courteous, diplomatic and tactful when interacting with others.
- Provides additional care as directed by the RN/LPN
- Assist with orientation of patient/resident/family to unit, facility and services.
- Can deliver patient/resident care promptly and ccurately as directed by the RN/LPN and in accordance with plan of care
- Ability to empathize with residents, patients and families.
- Able to remain objective in difficult circumstances including interactions with demanding residents and patients
- Demonstrates flexibility when needed
- Seeks help and assists in developing solutions for problems
- Has a passion for working with long term care residents nd skilled rehabilitation patients to provide excellent resident and patient care
Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providinghealing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values: We show respect, caring and sensitivity towardsall, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable andsuffering.
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsiblysteward our human, financial and environmental resources.
We work in partnership, dialogue and sharedpurpose to create healthy communities.
We deliver all services with the highest levelof quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees areprotected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin,age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including familymedical history). Position Urgency: Normal Shifts: Nights 6:30p - 7a State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36 Specialty Type: Medefis provides the billing and credential verification services for this Facility. Sub Specialty: CNA LTC General Certifications:, N/A Nursing Certifications: Contract Length in Weeks: 13