CNA Specialty Dementia Unit

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sapphire Ridge is seeking qualified, energetic, compassionate CNAs to assist our residents on our Skilled Nursing Memory Care Unit. Residents on this unit have Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia, requiring special attention, 1:1 visits, increased activities, etc. Come by today to visit this beautiful specialty unit at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Brevard, NC.

Sapphire Ridge is a member of the Ascent Healthcare Management family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best self to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Job Description

• Tend to the individual needs of residents, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating.
• Responsible for taking and recording patient vital signs, lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics.
• Recognize and report changes in resident conditions to nurse management by asking appropriate questions to clarify situations.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Report abnormal changes or patterns to nursing staff.
• Assist the nurse with various duties as directed.
• Receive education that is specific to dementia, Alzheimer's, and various psychiatric disorders.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant certification from NC.
• Current/active CPR certification, preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor.

Benefits

• Now offering daily pay! Employees can access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today.
• Higher "no frills rate" for employees who voluntarily opt out of benefits.
• Fun employee engagement activities.
• Positive work environment.
• Excellent training.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Shift Details

All shifts available, 8 hour and 12 hour.