CNA - Days

Local Candidates Accepted - Will Receive

• / hr Lower Local Rate

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) assists staff members with and contributes to the implementation of the total resident / patient plan of care which includes activities of daily living (eating, dressing, personal care, toileting), education, recreation, and transportation in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of the nursing department.

The C.N.A is directly responsible to the RN / LPN team leader. The C.N.A maintains resident / patient privacy and confidentiality and performs duties in compliance with BNRC s, A Member of Covenant Health, policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

Must hold an active Maine C.N.A License

Other Skill Required

Assists with all resident / patient routine activities of daily living including :

Feeding

Bathing

Ambulating

Skin Care

Demonstrates effective listening skills to provide support for resident / patient needs

Ability to take initial vital signs and provide weights to nursing staff in a timely manner

Responsible for reporting changes in vital signs or measurements promptly to the Supervisor / Charge Nurse

Always follows procedures for Universal Precautions

Monitors and promptly records resident / patient intake and output in accordance with unit standards or physician orders

Maintains confidentiality of resident / patient related issues; supports resident / patient rights

Maintains productive working relationship with healthcare team members

Is a team player, courteous, diplomatic and tactful when interacting with others.

Provides additional care as directed by the RN / LPN

Assist with orientation of patient / resident / family to unit, facility and services.

Can deliver patient / resident care promptly and accurately as directed by the RN / LPN and in accordance with plan of care

Ability to empathize with residents, patients and families.

Able to remain objective in difficult circumstances including interactions with demanding residents and patients

Demonstrates flexibility when needed

Seeks help and assists in developing solutions for problems

Has a passion for working with long term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients to provide excellent resident and patient care

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values : Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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