CNA FT 2nd Shift (Ephrata Manor)

Full-time (52.5+ hours every two weeks) CNA position available on evening shift (3pm-11pm) for PA Certified individual to assist residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their care plans and as directed by supervisors.

Responsibilities include:

- Performing assinged tasks as instructed by supervisors and as outlined in resident care plans;

- Assisting with resident activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulating, feeding, etc.;

- Participating in giving and receiving nursing reports during shift change;

- Following incontinent care protocols and providing assistance;

- Transporting resident to and from appointments, activities, and social programs;

- Turning, moving, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, tubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.;

- Positioning residents in correct and comfortable positions every two hours and as required;

- Enrouging resident to achieve their maximum level of functioning;

- Performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures per the care plan including range of motion, ambulation, etc.;

- Measuring and recording vital signs including temperature, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and respirations;

- Answering resident calls promptly and ensuring that those who are unable to call for assistance are monitored frequently;

- Checking all assigned residents on a regular basis to ensure that care needs are being met;

- Assisting in the care of residents who pass away;

- Observing and reporting changes in residents' condition or behavior patterns;

- Observe and report presence of skin breakdown and injuries;

- Maintaining a clean, orderly, comfortable environment;

- Complying with all standard precautions and infection control guidelines;

- Maintaining a safe environment for residents and other staff;

- Ensuring resident rights are protected; and,

- Comply with all federal and state regulations and United Church of Christ Homes' policies regarding the care of residents.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.

- Must be able to relate to and work with persons who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or at times, hostility.

- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet.

- Using a mechanical device, must regularly be able to push, pull, or move weight in excess of 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet.

- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Benefits include:

- $3/hour Second Shift Differential!!!

- Double-Time on Holidays!!!

- Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month!

- Dental Insurance for $2/month!

- Choice of two Vision Insurance Options!

- Free Life Insurance!

- $2500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account!

- Employer-Paid Retirement Plan!

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