Certified Nurse Assistant Program , we pay while you learn! - Almond View Care Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

          Classes start soon. We will provide all training required to obtain a CNA certificate. Class is made of of 60 theory hours and 100 clinical hours. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged, and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Assure that the water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.
• Other related duties may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.