Weekend Certified Nurse Aide

We are looking for Weekend Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) to join our team, and would love for you to be a part of the impact we have on those we care for at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Weekend Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 7a-7p Employment Benefits:Weekly Pay (or Daily Pay optional)401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurancePick Up BonusesWeekend Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 7a-7p Job SummaryAssists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary unit tasks and functions in compliance with Spring Creek's policies, procedures, applicable health care standards and Kentucky Department of Health. Weekend Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 7a-7p Essential Functions·         Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization·         Provide basic nursing care to patients within Spring Creek's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.·         Provide general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.·         Meet communication needs of patients.·         Demonstrate performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.·         Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient.·         Perform basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.·         Demonstrate ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.·         Maintain awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population.·         Demonstrate ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.·         Provide explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.·         Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.·         Communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers, and physicians.·         Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. ·         Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.·         Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.·         Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.·         Respond to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.·         Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.·         Interact professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.·         Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.·         Meet current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.·         Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.·         Coordinate and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.·         Demonstrate knowledge of disease entities.·         Ensure that medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.  Weekend Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 7a-7p Qualifications·         Successfully complete a state-approved nurses’ aide-training program.·         Must have current certification and registration with the Kentucky Department of Health.·         Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law. Weekend Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 7a-7p Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities·         Knowledge of patient services.·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.·         Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.·         Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.·         Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.·         Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.·         Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.  This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.