Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Company: Prestige Healthcare
Location: Fort Gratiot
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

New Starting Wages!!

At MediLodge of Port Huron we are looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) such as you, to join our team. We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to your career, so if you are looking for a place where you feel valued, supported and challenged, we invite you to apply.

While you are working hard to care for our residents and positively impact their quality of life, let us take care of you with competitive wages up to $21.50 per hour, a benefit package for you and your family, paid vacation and sick time in addition to opportunities to grow your career.

We love to teach, train and help you to become an even more well-rounded nurse aide, whether you are a new to Long-term Care or already have hands on experience. Our three unique units provide ample opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge, whether you are passionate about Long-term Care, Short-term Acute Care Rehabilitation or Alzheimer's/Dementia Specialty Care, we have a place for you!

Our gorgeous, modern facility is beautifully situated in a park-like setting with wildlife meandering the property. Stop by for a visit or apply online!

We can't wait to meet you!

MediLodge offers Top Notch Benefit Packages to our Employees!

• Competitive Wages
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Sick & Vacation Time
• Company 401k Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Aflac and Colonial Ancillary Insurance Products

Help us make a difference!

Summary

Under supervision, provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• Experience: Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

• Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Documentation on flow sheets as directed.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
• Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progess in achieving restorative goals.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.

Keywords: Prestige Healthcare, Sterling Heights , Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Other , Fort Gratiot, Michigan