Job detail

CNA / Caregiver (Full Time 7a-3p)

AdamsPlace

#Registered Nurse #Certified Nursing Assistant #CNA #Medication Administration #Licensed Practical Nurse #Patient Care #Caregiver #In-Service Programs #Long-Term Care

Quick overview

The Caregiver/CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a nurse, assisting residents with daily living activities and maintaining a clean environment. Responsibilities also include administering medications, assisting with patient admissions/transfers/discharges, and performing post-mortem care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be sensitive to patient psychosocial needs, capable of following instructions accurately, and able to chart correctly in patient records. A pleasant and cheerful personality, along with tact and courtesy, is required for interacting with patients and visitors.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient CareChartingActivities Of Daily LivingPersonal CareAdmission ProceduresDischarge ProceduresTransfer ProceduresUniversal PrecautionsLinen ChangingPost-Mortem CareOral HygieneMorning CareBack Care

Job description

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Caregivers / Certified nursing assistant - The palmettos of garden city

The Palmettos of Garden City is looking for a Caregiver to join our team! The Med Tech provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

Qualifications

1. Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.

Personal qualifications

1.
Sensitive to our patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
2.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
3.
Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form.
4.
Pleasant and cheerful personality.
5.
Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.
6.
Treat all patient information as confidential material.
7.
Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy (see Personnel Manual.)

Position highlights

Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient.
Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
Administer Medications per Physician orders.
Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
Provides post-mortem care.
Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table

The Palmettos of Garden City is proud to be a part of the NHC family! National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.