St. Paul's Towers

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• Great medical, dental, vision & employee assistance program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Retirement 403B plan with employer contribution
• Employee referral program
• 8 Paid Holidays and anniversary day off
• Free secure parking
• Employee reduced meal program
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance
• Breakroom coffee bar

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, DSD and/or DON, the CNA is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

• Medication Management.

• Follows infection control techniques in performing patient/resident care.

• Observes and reports signs and symptoms of changes in condition.

• Exchanges information necessary for quality patient/resident care.

• Prioritizes patient/resident activities based on current care needs.

• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.

• Provides proper documentation including but not limited to electronic record keeping.

• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care. Follows department safety protocols at all times. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.

• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Current CNA certification on file. Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing desirable. Knowledgeable in current State and Federal regulation.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Basic mathematical skills required.

• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to walk, stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Occasionally required to taste or smell.

• Must be able to wear gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.

• Requires moderate lifting up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds required to utilize mechanical assistance or the aide of a co-worker.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

• Exposed to moisture in showers and in other procedures. Potential for exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents. Possible contact with needles and sharp objects.

• Noise level is usually moderate.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.