Certified Nursing Assistant/ CNA 10P-6A

Geriatrics Care Position at Oaks of Longview Job Type: Full-TimeMedical Specialty: GeriatricsSchedule: 10P-6AMBenefits available for full-time employees:401 (k)Dental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceYour future is important. As we invest in you, we want you to invest in us! Oaks of Longview (formerly Havencare) is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility.We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM! What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU! - We credit our employees for the success and great clinical outcomes of the facility!The Oaks of Longview (formerly Havencare) Experience. Come and experience the Spirit of Excellence with our warmhearted staff and our smiling residents at 1100 Fourth St, Longview, TX 75601, USA or call us at (903) 753-7661. We can't wait to meet you! Check us out on Social Media and see all of our spectacular testimonies!Qualifications:Must have a current license as a certified nursing assistant.A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.Ability to read, write and speak the English language.Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.General Duties and Responsibilities:Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility's established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.Make beds, clean bedside and over bed tables.Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident's reach.Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.Clinical:Wash hands before and after caring for each resident.Place residents in correct and comfortable position. Head of bed elevated at 30 for all residents on feeding.Assist residents with dental and mouth care.Observe and report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominence.Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.Oaks of Longview (formerly Havencare) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.