CNA - Westwood Extended Care
Job Number: 1092366
Piedmont Extended Care - Evans, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: Full-time
Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the health care team to provide the physical and
psychosocial needs of the residents. Insures that a clean, neat, and safe environment is maintained. The
Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Director of Nursing and supervised by an LPN or RN.
Accountability is monitored through performance evaluation, direct observation, incident reports, and
resident/family comments.
Requirements
III. QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma /GED required
Completion of an approved nurse aide training program
CERTIFICATION
Registered with the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR).
EXPERIENCE
Within last 4 years, experience in clinical setting; Long-term care preferred; obtains/maintains CPR skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic calculations; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic knowledge of growth and development relevant to the ages of the residents served.
Basic knowledge of the diseases and health care needs of the resident population served.
Ability to think critically and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in resident care.
High level of interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively as a team member on a team with varying levels of health care workers.
Problem solving skills sufficient to allow effective problem/conflict resolution.
Demonstrated traits of initiative and dependability required.
Ability to perform efficiently and effectively under stress.
Philosophy of health care service is compatible with that of the mission of University Extended Care, Inc. and University Health, Inc.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Able to:
Stand for long periods, 6-8 hours
Sit for extended periods of time
Bend and stoop
Walk for long periods
Lift and position of residents, not to exceed 40 lbs.
Heavy equipment/supplies up to 40 lbs. (will transport residents, supplies and equipment)
Sensory: Sight to observe residents symptoms
Auditory to hear residents, measure Blood Pressure, alarms
Tactile to feel residents symptoms (warmth, induration)
Olfactory to smell disease-specific smell, safety hazards.
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IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a resident care 100% of time, where there exist a potential for exposure to unpleasant odors and communicable disease. May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™-- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.