Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks
Location: Fair Oaks
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern
California's older adults for over 50 years. With over 2,000
employees and 36+ properties in Northern California, Eskaton is a
great company to join and build a solid career with.Certified in
2022 as "A Great Place to Work," Eskaton genuinely cares about the
financial security, health and well-being of their staff members.
In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that
include a company-funded retirement program, Eskaton employees
appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the
community and in the lives they touch.Our Benefits include but are
not limited to...Wellness programs upon hireEmployee Assistance
ProgramHealth Plan, including dental and vision coverageCompany
paid life insuranceRetirement Plan, 100% company funded / minimum
account balance $4,000 (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)Paid
Time Off programsVoluntary benefits & supplemental insurance
availableThis position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits
package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and
Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.Position
Summary:The Certified Nurse Assistant provides personal care,
nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents. This
position provides direct resident care, assists in daily living
activities, provides resident documentation and evaluation. Duties
and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the
supervising nurse or the Director of Nursing based on the
evaluation of the resident's needs.The rate of pay for this
position is $20.00/hour.Position Responsibilities include:---
Provides or assists residents in bathing/showering for thorough
cleanliness and hygiene. Also provides or assists with grooming and
hygiene of residents (i.e. shaving, oral hygiene, cleaning,
trimming finger/toenails) in a safe and thorough manner on a daily
basis.--- Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care
areas in an organized manner.--- Assists residents in dressing when
needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while
providing resident care.--- Provides safe resident transfers
involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair.---
Demonstrates ability to assist with toileting in a safe and
thorough manner, as indicated in resident's plan of care.---
Promotes independence in resident care as appropriate and
demonstrates awareness of safety for both residents and the
individuals providing care.--- Takes and records temperature,
pulse, blood pressure, and respirations as required.--- Assists
residents with simple range of motion or other exercises as
directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates residents safely
according to his/her endurance levels.--- Applies medical or
adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising
nurse.--- Makes rounds to ensure residents' safety, comfort,
medical attention every hour or as required by the patient.---
Collects specimens as directed.--- Completes the weighing of each
resident as required.--- Sets up meal tray and assists with feeding
as necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.---
Participates in development of resident's plan of care and follows
current plan of care.--- Promptly reports a change in conditions of
residents.--- Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and
proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection and linen
handling.QualificationsEducation:High school graduation or G.E.D.,
preferred. Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse
Assistant certification. Proficient ability to communicate orally
and in writing.Training and Experience:Six months experience in
providing personal care in a long term care facility preferred.Job
Knowledge:Possesses knowledge in performing personal care services
in a skilled nursing facility, and has the ability to meet new
and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work
effectively as part of a healthcare team, and to share information
freely. Is able to use and seek supervision and consultation
verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written
instructions.The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's
post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal
background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health
screen.Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender
identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.Licenses &
CertificationsRequiredCertified Nurse Assistant
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