Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sanford, ME, US$43,680-$56,160Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford is searching for caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Medications (CNA-M) as well as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Essential Job Duties of a CNA-M

Provide compassionate care and to advocate for our residents while being respectful and empathetic of their needs.

  • Administer routine oral medications following universal precautions. Administration of PRN medication only after an assessment of the resident has been made by a licensed nurse.
  • Record medications and any pertinent information related to same.
  • Keep medication room and cart clean, orderly, and adequately stocked at all times, and secure when not in use.
  • Take and record vital signs (TPR, B/P, apical pulse when appropriate).
  • All other duties as assigned/required by licensed nurse and/or supervisor.

Essential Job Duties of CNA

  • Assist resident with all daily personal care including bathing, dressing, beauty care, hair care, shaving, nail trimming and dental hygiene offering privacy in a dignified manner maintaining proper universal precautions* at all times.
  • Transfer residents to and from bed to chair using the proper transfer technique* i.e. 1-2 assist, use of gait belt, stand lift or hoyer lift.
  • Assist at mealtime: transport residents to and from the dining area, check diet trays with diet orders, serve trays, help feed residents, and remove trays. Serve food and beverages at snack times.
  • Chart accurate information on forms as instructed, treating all resident information with confidentiality.
  • Report any observations of residents regarding physical and emotional condition to the licensed nurse immediately.
  • Work cooperatively with co-workers and other departments, being compassionate and empathetic of co-workers needs.

Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Sanford has openings for

  • Full time
  • Part-time
  • Per-diem
  • Flexible hours available to suit your specific needs!!

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