Regional CNA
Company: Diversicare Southern
Location: New Tazewell
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Discover What's Possible! -At Diversicare, we understand the
contributions of every team member are the parts that make up the
whole. We appreciate them for the work they do each day to showcase
their talents and gifts. -Are you a CNA that is ready to take your
talents on the road? We are hiring a Regional CNA for our centers
in the region. - -As a Travel CNA you will provide workforce
support to assigned centers within the region. At the assigned
center, you will assist the professional nursing personnel by
delivering direct hands-on nursing care to residents on a daily
basis. - - -Full Time Benefits include:
-Medical/Dental/VisionExcellent 401k planTuition
ReimbursementVacation, Holiday, and Sick TimeLong and Short Term
DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceReferral
BonusesDiversICARE - employee hardship fundPay advancement program
- OnShift Wallet -Discover What's Possible at Diversicare! APPLY
NOW! -Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and
residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight
states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United
States. Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare
professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each
patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their
needs. -It is Diversicare's Mission to "Improve every life we touch
by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations."
-We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity,
Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12
Service Standards. -We build on trust, respect, customer focus,
compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills
to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members
play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service
Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support.
They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm,
caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and
each other. -Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the
Diversicare Difference.
Responsibilities:
1. To perform or assist the resident with completing Activities of
Daily Living (ADLs).2. Responds to resident call lights to provide
maximum comfort, safety and privacy.3. Transports residents by
ambulation or by wheelchair to areas of facility (dining room,
lobby and activities).4. Reports any significant
findings/observations to nurse immediately.5. Assists residents on
admissions, transfer and discharge to make a smooth transition.6.
Responsible for the safekeeping of residents' personal
possessions.7. Keep resident rooms neat and safe.8. Follow proper
infection control techniques.9. Respects the rights of each
resident, particularly privacy and confidentiality.10. Re-teaches
resident to perform ADLs skills.11. Provides restorative care to
prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.12.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensures
follow-up occurs.13. Converses with resident and family; assists
them on adjustment to center; handles complaints effectively and
develops relationships necessary for resident's psychosocial needs
to be met.14. Ensures adequate hydration and nutrition of resident;
reports deviations from norm to the Charge Nurse promptly.15.
Performs blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output and
weights accurately; records it.16. Participates in care-planning
conferences; follows through with nursing component.17. Follows
safe working practices and reports any incidents promptly to Charge
Nurse.18. Maintains effective communication with residents,
families and center staff.19. Other duties as assigned by Charge
Nurse.20. One on one or small-group activities for cognitively
impaired, behavioral and/or isolated patients. Group activities for
residents that are high risk for falls or elopement risks.21.
Monitor 10 am and 2pm snacks and pm hydration cart.22. Manage and
oversee walk to dine program.23. Monitor compliance with thickened
liquids.24. Assist residents with meals at lunch and dinner.25.
Documentation of room visits.26. Assist residents participating in
activity programs.27. Must be available to work overtime as needed,
up to and including double shifts.28. Other duties as assigned by
Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.29. Must be able to
travel to any center within the company.
Qualifications:
1. Certified in the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant.2.
Experience preferred.3. Verbal ability is required to communicate
with residents and to understand instructions received from nursing
staff.4. A preference for performing direct care services is a
benefit.5. Able to perform a variety of activities characterized by
change and short duration in caring for residents.6. Ability to
read and write and accurately report.7. Valid driver's license and
current auto insurance required. - -Diversicare is committed to
being an equal opportunity employer. - Diversicare does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national
origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship,
marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Diversicare Southern, Knoxville , Regional CNA, Healthcare , New Tazewell, Tennessee
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