CNA - LTC
Profession: Nurse Aide
Specialty: LTC/SNF
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8H Days
Hours per Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: Required
Certifications: CNA; BLS preferred
Must-Have: 1 year of CNA experience; teamwork; communication; respect
Description:
CNA patient ratios: 2 CNAs per unit.
Required certifications include CNA and BLS preferred.
Common diagnoses/types of patients include CHF, HTN, DM, old strokes, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and total cares.
Sisters may choose to go by either their religious name or birth name, which can be a challenge.
Job duties include assistance with ADLs, bathing, responding to call lights, emptying and caring for Foley catheters, and feeding/dining room assistance.
Charting is conducted by exception.
Supervision will be handled by LPNs and RNs.
All shifts are 8 hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM; and 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.
Schedules are rotating and must remain flexible to accommodate PTO or FMLA requests.
Weekend requirements are every other week.
Holiday requirements will be determined by need.
Will require training across all units and will be expected to float throughout the facility.
Scrubs can be any solid color.
Unit-specific orientation will typically last 1 week for memory care and 1 week for skilled nursing, though this may be adjusted based on the candidate.
No facial piercings or offensive tattoos are allowed.
Face and neck tattoos must be covered.
Smoking in any form is prohibited on the premises.
Ear buds or phones are not permitted in patient care areas.
Breaks are provided only as needed.