Location: Arden,NC, USA
Job DetailsJob LocationTrinity View - Arden, NCPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$16.00 - $23.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftFirst ShiftDescriptionCNA - 1st shift $5000 incentive FT/ PT, Wkd. Diff $16-23Trinity View is a high-quality, Non-Profit Retirement Community in Arden with an exceptional reputation and part of Lutheran Services of the Carolinas.Our Small 20-bed Assisted living is staffed well with low resident to staff levels, and all the tools you need to do your job. You will have the time to build relationships with residents and families, and will be treated with the respect you deserve.$5000 sign on Bonus, daily pay, Great benefits, and Pay in lieu of benefits available.See our Facebook profile to learn more about us, and come Join our team as we grow.Job DescriptionPosition Purpose/Summary The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) is to provide residents, clients, or participants with routine daily nursing care andservices in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may bedirected by nursing supervisors.Level II Certified Nursing Assistants provide nursing care specific to the Board ofNursing Level II Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program for the Stateof North Carolina. Level II tasks are noted in an addendum to this job description.Essential Functions1. Provide resident-centered care in accordance with resident's preferences and careplan. Ensure residents are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Answer calllights, when applicable, as promptly as possible.2. Assist residents with ADL care, including mouth care, eye and ear care, bathing,dressing, grooming, nail care. Assist with toileting, perineal care, and incontinencecare as indicated. Change bed linens as necessary and as assigned.3. Assist with meals, including serving and set up of meal trays, assisting withfeeding, preparing, and serving thickened liquids, as indicated. Pass snacks andfresh ice water as assigned and as needed.4. Assist with ambulating, transferring, lifting, turning, and repositioning followingestablished policies for safe lifting and in accordance with the resident's ability andcare plan. Demonstrate proper use of lift equipment per manufacturer's guidelinesand facility protocols.5. Document as instructed utilizing the electronic medical record system, whenapplicable.6. Complete the following tasks as assigned and as specified by certification andlevel of care, including taking vital signs, providing catheter care, applying TEDhose, weighing and measuring residents, collecting specimens, providing range ofmotion exercises and other restorative procedures, as indicated, providing care todying or deceased residents.7. Report changes in resident's condition timely and appropriately. Report possibleabuse or crimes against a resident immediately.8. Report any exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals; reportnear-miss accidents and accidents with or without injury as soon as possible tosupervisor.9. Apply restraints, bed rails, and positioning devices only as ordered.10. Follow skin care protocols and preventative measures to prevent skin breakdown.Immediately notify supervisor of open areas, redness, or other changes in skincondition.11. Follow established infection control guidelines and standard precautions, includingproper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.12. Complete training requirements as assigned. Maintain required continuingeducation credits to keep certification current per State and Federal regulationsand requirements.13. Assist with transportation to life enrichment activities and participate in care plan orother family conferences as indicated.14. Complete other duties as may be necessary for the orderly operation of the facilityor program.15. Reflect LSC's mission, vision, values and customer service standards in dailyinteractions.QualificationsQualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the job:Education: Must possess at minimum a 10th grade education. Experience: No experience required.Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Must be certified in the state of North Carolina and complete continuing education as required to maintain certification.Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 1. Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; andoccasionally lifting weights up to 50 pounds.2. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported.3. May require occasional bending, squatting, or reaching repeatedly. 4. Able to assist in the repositioning and transferring of individuals of varying weightsfollowing established safe lifting procedures. 5. Ambulatory throughout the facility.This job description is not an employment contract. Lutheran Services Carolinas reserves the right to alter the job description at any time without notice