Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community WorkerType:

Regular Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States ofAmerica)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listedbelow. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.75 – $24.50

Position Highlights Positive Work Environment:

Be part of anorganization where we practice the mission in our daily operationsand demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

CareerGrowth:

You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure andemployment requirements and become nationally certified. ScheduleMay be eligible for a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Schedule 2:30pm-11:00pm;every other weekend/holiday rotation You Belong at Avera Be part ofa multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal ofMoving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where youmatter. A Brief Overview Accountable for providing direct, personalcare and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility,which meet the physical, academical, social and spiritual needs ona daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level ofindependent function. What you will do Provides assistance toresidents with their activities of daily living Performs routineduties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. Thismay include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing anddressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers intoand out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving andcollecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding,answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transportingpatients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulationand orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environmentto insure resident safety. Performs blood pressure, pulse,temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factualinformation on the appropriate forms. Performs or assists residentsin performing specific medical care activities in accordance withestablished policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’splan of care. This includes assisting residents in performingrestorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursingstaff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedbackto nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patientconditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Assistswith restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate workenvironment in unit including cleaning procedures. Participates inproviding emotional, educational and spiritual support forfamilies. Complies with all aspects of resident rights includingconfidentiality and privacy. Reports all allegations of residentabuse or misappropriation of resident property. Understanding andfollowing established policy and procedures related to fire,tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions,infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communicationprogram. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for allresidents, families and staff. Essential Qualifications Theindividual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Licensing Board in the state ofpractice within 120

Days Preferred Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GEDEquivalent Less than 1 year Related experience or trainingExpectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application ofAvera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles toserve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’svalues of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’sstandards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, andEngagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintainconfidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring aproductive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .