Certified Nursing Assitant - CNA

Company: Bishop Gadsden
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Bishop Gadsden is always looking to bring talented team members to our Community. As an employee with Bishop Gadsden, you are working for an employer that wants you to be successful both personally and professionally.
Bishop Gadsden offers a working environment with a true sense of family and community for its more than 400 full and part-time, as well as PRN employees. Each employee is part of a dedicated team whose daily work is valued and truly appreciated by the residents families and fellow--employees.
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Be BG - Why Work for us:
BENEFITS FOR BISHOP GADSDEN TEAM MEMBERS
End-of-the-Year BonusScholarship Opportunities for Education and Student DebtGenerous Paid Time-Off ProgramCash-In Unused Paid Time-Off401(k) Matching Retirement PlaneLearning Classes and CertificatesMonthly Employee Celebrations with Gift Card Giveaways8 Holidays, paid at time and a halfFree holiday mealsCompany Paid CPR/AED ClassesCafe DiscountsWellness Programs and FacilitiesMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Reimbursement Account with $1,000 to spend on medical expensesShort and Long Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceEmployee of the Month and Employee of the Year Recognition ProgramsAnnual Nursing AwardsMonthly Safety Cash GiveawaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Loan ProgramFree and Close Proximity Parking
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OBJECTIVE:
To provide basic care by assisting residents with personal, nutritional, and restorative care
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Assist licensed personnel by assisting with basic nursing care to the assigned group or residents.
  
• Provide personal care for residents, including bathing, showering, shampooing, oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, nail care, dressing, and shaving as needed.--
  
• Assist residents with nutritional needs including serving, feeding, and providing proper fluid requirements.
  
• Ensures all residents have fresh ice and water will be passed on each shift.
  
• Assist with proper restorative care including range-of motion exercises, proper positioning, and ambulation.
  
• Encourage resident independence and optimal level of functioning.
  
• Assist with procedures measuring weight, height, vital signs, specimen collection, intake, output, and catheter care as needed.
  
• Exercise standard precautions of infection control in all resident care.
  
• Utilize plan of care in delivery of resident care.
  
• Receive and give reports on resident's condition at beginning and end of each shift.
  
• Exchange resident information with charge nurse on an ongoing basis.
  
• Observe any change in resident condition and report to the charge nurse immediately.
  
• Communicate and cooperate with other members of multidisciplinary healthcare team to accomplish plan of care.
  
• Accompany residents to appointments as directed by the nursing supervisor.
  
• Document accurately and on a timely basis all information regarding residents.
  
• Use appropriate forms and procedures as required.
  
• Launder residents' personal items as needed.
  
• Ensures supplies for care of residents are recorded and charged routinely.
  
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  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  
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  • Experience in all aspects of long term care for the elderly required.
    
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written.
    
    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    
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    • High school graduate or equivalent.
      
    • Must be a Certified Nurse's Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry with an active certification and be in good standing.
      
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