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Certified Nursing Job In Trezevant Episcopal Home At Memphis, TN

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Full-Time
  • Memphis, TN
  • Trezevant Episcopal Home
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION
CNA's provide direct care to residents in Trezevant Terrace Assisted Living or Allen Morgan Health Care. CNA's primarily help with their activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs, restorative programs, documentation as required by the community. There are positions available for each shift right now.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend 12 in-service hours annually to include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others
  • Maintain CNA Certification status with Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years
  • Knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values
  • Report to assigned unit at scheduled time to get report from unit nurse
  • Give basic patient care: bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and file nails requested and assist as needed with personal hygiene
  • Maintain care and neatness of resident units: bed making, personal clothing, and bedside table
  • Maintain and chart daily care records accurately
  • Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned
  • Pass and set up food trays; feed/assist residents who cannot feed themselves
  • Identify resident's personal items with permanent marking pen; bag Health Center laundry and use Job Health Center hamper; for families that do the resident's laundry, laundry to be left in room or placed in a private hamper marked accordingly
  • Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant
  • Answer call bells promptly and courteously - check that call bell is within reach for each resident
  • Shave male residents daily
  • Pass fresh ice/tap water each shift
  • Notify medical record office if resident does not have arm band I.D.
  • Routine rounds to ensure comfort by proper turning, positioning and drying every two (2) hours – at a minimum report any skin problems to unit nurse
  • Be observant - inform nurse supervisor of any significant changes in the resident's condition
  • Be knowledgeable of and practice
  • Proper bed positioning
  • Proper transfer techniques –
  • To chair
  • To wheelchair
  • With mechanical lift
  • Range of motion exercise
  • Training in self care
  • Recognition and care of decubitus ulcers
  • Work closely with team members to foster self-respect and feelings of self-worth in resident
  • Consistently presents a professional appearance. Wears clean neat uniform, clean close-toed shoes, name tag, no excessive jewelry, and short, clean fingernails.
  • Report for work on time, as scheduled

Scope of Authority/Reporting:
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing and/or designee.
Job Skills:

  • Communication Skills - both written and oral.
  • Organization Skills - plan and coordinate the performance of duties to meet requirements of plan of care.
  • Physical Skills - meet requirements outlined specifically as listed per physical activity, visual demands, physical surroundings, and hazards applicable to this position.
  • Professional Skills - treat resident with respect and dignity; maintain confidentiality of information.

Special Demands

  • Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.
  • Ability to communicate directions and goals clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when the circumstances warrant such actions.

Mental & Physical Requirements

  • Must be in good physical and mental health.
  • Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lifting and/or carrying objects in excess of 30 pounds.
  • Requires reaching above, below and at shoulder level.

Job’s Normal Work Environment:

  • Works in a clean environment, well lighted and well-ventilated commons building, laundry facilities, wellness facilities and residential units.
  • Work environment involves slight physical risks or hazardous conditions and exposure to communicable diseases, which require following basic safety precautions (wearing lab coats, rubber gloves, and so on).

To the extent that the employee complies with precautionary measures, this risk is reduced.
License
Maintain a State of TN Certified Nursing Assistant
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET-FORTH IN THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Location: 177 N Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111

Location: 177 N Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CNA (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Environment:

  • Inpatient

Employer type:

  • Nursing home

Completed license needed:

  • Upon starting work

Uniform:

  • Nurses wear own scrubs

Relocation Assistance Provided:

  • No

Company's website:

  • www.trezevantmanor.org

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

  • No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Plastic shield at work stations
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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