• Certified Caregiver - CNA

    Five Star Senior LivingPort Charlotte, FL 33948

    Job #2816431138

  • Key Responsibilities

    The Opportunity

    The Certified Caregiver - CNA position is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing care to the residents. This position requires a combination of stamina, empathy, and compassion to effectively support the needs of residents.

    What You'll Do
    • Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
    • Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
    • Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
    • Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
    • Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
    • Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
    • Assist residents with mobility.
    • Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
    • Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort.
    • Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
    • Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure.
    • Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.
    What You'll Bring

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
    • Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
    • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred and may be mandatory in certain states.
    • Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program and successful passing of a state-approved competency examination, where required.
    • Demonstrates effective time management skills.
    • Take Vital signs.
    • Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
    • Read, write, speak and understand the English language.