About this position
Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Essential Functions
- Takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
- Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL's) and documents as needed.
- Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
- Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
- Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
- Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.
Other Duties
- Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
- Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
- Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Requirements
- Clear and active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida
- Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable
- CPR certification
- 1 year experience preferred
- Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care
- Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Location and commute
Fort Lauderdale, FL .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3097541658.