Certified Nurse Assistant (Sign on Bonus )

Allegiant of Mesa - Qualifications

To be considered for this position you must be currently licensed in AZ.
you MUST have a valid fingerprint card
you must HAVE CPR & First aid card
Valid ID or Drivers License in AZ

POSITION SUMMARY
From $17.00 an hour
Under supervision of licensed nurse, provides routine nursing care to residents. Assistsas needed with activity of daily living (ADL) to insure that assigned residents are clean,comfortable, properly dressed and well groomed at all times. Assists assigned residentswith meals and snacks. Treats residents with kindness and respect. Encouragesresidents to maintain independence and self-confidence by offering choices wheneverpossible. Understands and promotes "Residents Rights".
SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Receives report on assigned residents at the start of shift. At the end of work period
gives updated report to charge nurse.

• Keeps call button within reach of resident.

• Answers lights and requests promptly.

• Supplies residents with fresh drinking water in clean pitchers.

• Assists residents with shower, shampoo, nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and grooming.

• Transports assigned residents to and from activities.

• Positions and turns bedfast residents every two hours.

• Assists residents with ambulation.

• Assists resident with toileting.

• Assists with restorative nursing and rehabilitation programs.

• Keeps residents' rooms neat and attractive.

• Restrains residents if directed by supervisor, observes, releases, exercises and
records as directed.

• Documents the following:
Activities of daily living (ADL)
Weights and vital signs
Measures and records intake and output
Use of restraints
Bowel movements
Percentage of food eaten

• Completes twelve in-service hours per year.

• Related duties as assigned by supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience providing direct care to multiple
patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment
desirable

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees,
residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general
public, as needed