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Life Care Center of Plainwell
Certified Nursing Assistant
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$38,262 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary? The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safetyand attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordancewith all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.? Reports to unit nurse____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Working Conditions? Attends and participates in continuing education programs? Works in department as well as throughout facility? Subject to frequent interruptions? Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances? Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.? Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary? Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday? Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications? Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent? Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program? Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughoutemployment.? One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred? Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Specific Requirements? Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients? Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action? Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governingnursing functions in the post-acute care facility? Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursingdepartment? Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas? Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.? Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information? Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures? Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code ofConduct and other appropriate compliance training____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Essential Functions? Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients? Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting? Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care? Must be able to respond to call lights promptly