Weekend Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. We are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953We offer Walk-in interviews Monday-Friday from 9am-5pmProud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Merritt Island!You'll love being part of our team-and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want401k with Company Match -plan for your futureGenerous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balanceTuition Reimbursement -invest in your growthLife Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your familyUniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your coveredShift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.https://info.flclearinghouse.comCome join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility! Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career.All Shifts Available (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)#2025Position Summary:Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.Qualifications:Health - Ability to meet performance requirementsEducation and Training:Must be Certified Nursing AssistantAttend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirementsPersonal Qualifications:Sensitive to our patients' physical and psychosocial needsAbility to follow oral and written instructionsCapable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record orother similar formPleasant and cheerful personalityTactful and courteous approach with patients and visitorsTreat all patient information as confidential materialAdhere to dress code as directed by Center Policy (see Personnel Manual) Duties and Responsibilities:Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient carePerforms all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to nurse any tasks not completedAssists in the preparation for admission of patientsAssists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge proceduresProvides post-mortem careProvides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the dayProvided evening care, which included hand/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as neededProvides general nursing care such as positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode and ambulating the patient using a gait beltTakes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake and output measurementsAdheres to policies and procedures of the Center and theDepartment of NursingParticipates in socialization activities on the unit and assistspatients to activitiesTurns and positions as ordered and/or as needed, making sure no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available resourcesChecks for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to an RN or LPNEnsures that patients are dressed properly and assists as necessary. Ensures that clothing is properly stored in dressers or on hangers. Ensures that all patients are clean and dry at all timesChecks unit for adequate linen and suppliesRestrains patients properly when ordered. Understands reason for restraint and suggests less restrictive measures if possibleAccompanies patients to appointments as directedProvides reality orientation in daily carePrepares patients for meals and services, removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patientsDistributes drinking water and other nourishments to patientsPerforms general care activities for patients in isolation, adhering to the Center's Infection Control PoliciesAnswers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs, and makes rounds to assigned patientsAssists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices)Collects and transports specimens as directedReports (and records when appropriate) any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and any unusual incidentsFamiliar with Nursing Care Plans and contributes when new information availableAssists in maintaining a safe and clean environment, reports equipment that is out of order, reports other problems to the charge nurse, maintains appropriate handling of clean and soiled linen and stores supplies on the unitPractices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items