Assisted Living CNA

Job Summary

Provides routine and repetitive patient care activities to patients and residents. Maintains standards of nursing care, under the supervision of licensed Nursing personnel, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department, Miami Jewish Health Systems and regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions

Provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse
Performs activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environment
Transports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or discharge
Documents the patient care activities performed on the unit
Organizes, cleans, and maintains the patient/resident units
Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Participates in departmental activities and follows established guidelines
Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit
Performs related duties as required

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Experience:

Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Abilities Required

Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacity
Ability to speak, read and write in the English language
Ability to document information concisely and accurately
Ability to think and act calmly to handle the unusual occurrences of the job
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day
Ability to bend and stoop frequently
Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents per department’s policies and procedures

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

Infectious Material Exposure:

Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues

Organizational Expectations

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
Able to speak, read and write English
Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
Maintains a safe working environment