Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Kingsford

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Optalis Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking the right candidate to join our family. Located at 1225 Woodward Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802, we offer highly competitive wages, amazing benefits, and weekly employee appreciation events.

Job Description

• Deliver direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety.
• Follow all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Represent the facility with integrity, free of gifts or improper inducements.
• Adhere to the facility's core values and missions with complete regard for the dignity of each person.
• Provide great patient care while keeping safety and well-being the highest priority at all times.
• Answer patient calls and determine how best to care and assist.
• Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients.
• Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and report changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and facility policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• State of Michigan Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
• COVID-19 Vaccination or Exemption
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction while communicating with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Valid identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.

Experience

• Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Pay is based on experience.
• New Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are welcome!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Value Added Benefits
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Events