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Certified Nursing Assistant / Care Partner (The Lofts - Full Time)

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT

#CPR Certification #Certified Nursing Assistant #CNA #Patient Support #Healthcare #ADLs #Long Term Care #Person-Centered Care #Geriatrics #Florida Department Of Health

Other On Site 2-5 yrs$18 - $19 / HOURPosted 9 days ago

Location

Venice, Florida

Salary

$18 - $19 / HOUR

Quick overview

The CNA provides direct personal services and assists residents with activities of daily living to foster independence. Responsibilities include monitoring physical health, assisting with dining, and supporting resident-centered activity programs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a current Florida CNA certification, and CPR certification. A minimum of two years of experience in geriatrics or long-term care is required.

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Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Village
On
The
Isle -
Venice,
FL 34285Education
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $18.00 - $19.00
HourlyJob
Shift:
AnyThe
Lofts -
Full
Time - 2nd
Shift: 2pm to 10:30 pm The Future of Healthcare is here at Village On The Isle. Join our team as we advance caring for our senior adults with our person-centered, household model that focuses on dignified care and support. Village On The Isle, situated on a beautiful 16.5-acre campus on the island of Venice, Florida, is one of the first life plan communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida. A vibrant and visionary Community offering the full continuum of care, Village On The Isle is guided in its philosophy and practices by its mission to “share God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff, and community.” These values are ever-present in the thoughts and actions of the Community and in how we treat one another. With annual revenue of $22+ million, the organization is home to approximately 400 residents and employs a dedicated team of 270 staff members. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing and under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse, the CNA provides direct personal services for residents. The CNA guides or assists residents with those activities of daily living (ADLs) that they are unable to perform without guidance, fostering at all times the residents’ independence and freedom of choice. The CNA respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Provides personal services and assists with ADLs for residents as needed Provides in-house escort services to beauty shop, activities and meals Provides guidance and assistance with telephone usage Monitors and reports any change in physical health of residents Reports and records resident and resident-related events Assists residents during dining as needed Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to go to the dining room Assists with medication reminders and hydration and monitors nutrition Assists with resident-centered activity programs Participates in in-service and educational trainings and programs Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position. Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information Walking long distances daily Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds Verbal communication in person and on the phone Written communication by hand and on PC ADAAA COMPLIANCE Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional. DRUG FREE WORK PLACE - E.O.E. MISSION STATEMENT Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community. It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current and in good standing with the Florida Department of Health Current CPR certification required Two or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite