Weekend Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Solaris HealthCare Coconut Creek is now hiring. We are looking for caring individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Position Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; Assists patient with activities of daily living; Provides for personal care; Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents; Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake and output measurements; Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and any unusual incidents; Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs, and makes rounds to assigned patients; Prepares patients for meals and services, removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients; Assists in the preparation for admission of patients; Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures; Provides morning care and evening care; Turns and positions patients as ordered and/or as needed; Checks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to an RN or LPN; Practices universal precautions with all patient care; Participates in socialization activities on the unit and assists patients to activities; Restrains patients properly when ordered; Accompanies patients to appointments as directed; Provides reality orientation in daily care; Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property; Collects and transports specimens as directed; Familiar with Nursing Care Plans and contributes when new information available

Requirements

Must be Certified Nursing Assistant; Health – Ability to meet performance requirements; Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements; Sensitive to our patients' physical and psychosocial needs; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form; Pleasant and cheerful personality; Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors; Treat all patient information as confidential material; Adhere to dress code as directed by Center Policy; Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening

Benefits

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included); Advanced Pay - get paid when YOU want; 401k with Company Match - plan for your future; Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time - we value work life balance; Tuition Reimbursement - invest in your growth; Life Insurance & Disability Coverage - peace of mind for you & your family; Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs - we've got your covered; Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!