Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA

Golden Living, one of the nations leading providers of long-term care, is reinventing elder care in nursing homes across the nation. Golden Living uses the team approach to care giving in its living centers. We offer excellent medical insurance at incredibly low premiums, effective first of the month following the hire date! Competitive wages, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.

About the Job

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to act as a Care Specialist and perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The CNA assists with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Display positive customer service skills
• Respect residents' rights and make other staff members aware of the residents' choices and "end of life" wishes.
• Nursing care duties, including performing and reporting on the following:
  • Take and record vital signs and weight
  • Move, lift, transfer, and position residents
  • Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing and active and passive range of motion
  • Implement bowel and bladder programs and collect specimens for cultures
  • Assist with daily hygiene, grooming, and dressing
  • Evaluate any changes in residents' overall health
• Participate in creating the plan of care, collect data for the MDS, show understanding of ADL flow sheets, and report information gathered to the Charge Nurse
• Assist in training of new staff and attend any training, education, and staff meetings
• Comply with and promote all safety standards and company policies

Job Requirements

Candidates for the CNA position should meet the following requirements:

• Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with the state, or must within 4 months of employment successfully complete state-required training and a competency evaluation program
• Secure and maintain a current certification and licensure in the state
• 12 hours of in service education annually as required by federal and state regulations
• Ability and willingness to relate positively and favorably in all interactions and assist others as needed
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required, including drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry

Golden Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, M/V/F/D.