CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Andre Health Care is looking for dedicated C.N.A.s to provide our residents with the care and compassion they deserve with utmost respect and joy. Your focus will be on the health, wellness and overall well-being of each resident in your care. Our focus will be on the wellness and overall well-being of YOU. As a C.N.A. at St. Andre, you will work with our nursing team in collaboration with other departments to enhance the lives of your residents while following the Mission and Core Values of our organization. The ‘Learn while you Earn’ program where we sponsor someone to get their CNA license while working on-site in a non-clinical capacity is still in affect. We also have a referral program! Appropriate candidates will have current C.N.A. Certification in good standing and a desire to make a difference to those around them. St. André Health Care, where comprehensive care is delivered with empathy, excellence and wholehearted compassion. By combining today’s most innovative practices and therapies with an old-fashioned belief in putting people’s feelings and dignity first, our 96-bed facility has long been a trusted provider for Maine families seeking care, including: Rehabilitation and skilled medical care Short-term respite care Long-term nursing care Alzheimer’s and dementia care Palliative and hospice care At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. The shifts in need: Full-Time evening. Per Diem Day/Evening/Overnight. The primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Contribute to the philosophy and goals of the organization (i.e., positive and respectful attitude). NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS: Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care Give or assist residents with bath functions Give backrubs as instructed Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary Assist resident with hair care and nail care Assist/complete residents with shaving Keep residents dry Make beds (occupied and unoccupied) Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position regularly as instructed Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident Add extras covers as needed Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions Maintain intake and output records as instructed Keep incontinent residents clean and dry and protective barrier as directed Check and report bowel movements and character stools; Collect specimens Assist residents in preparing for medical tests/exams; Recreation Activities Transport your assigned residents to/from appointments, activities, church and social programs, etc., as necessary Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Answer residents call bells promptly and regardless of assignment Assist resident to walk with or without self-help devices Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures Measure and record temperatures, pulse, O2 stats, pulse, and respirations, (TPR’s), as instructed Weigh and measure residents Assist with the care of the dying resident; Provide post-mortem care Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers Empty indwelling catheters daily Provide daily perineal care Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, treatments with scope of practice, etc. Assist with therapy as requested Observe all residents. Record and report data Watch for and report any changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. Notify charge nurse of any medications found in residents room or in the residents possession unless the resident is self-administering of medication. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a Certified Nursing Assistance in the State of Maine. Must have high school diploma or GED. Possesses basic computer skills. Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. As St. Andre highly values a process improvement culture, must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. St. Andre's is an Affiliate of Covenant Health. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week Benefits: 403(b) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Physical Setting: Long term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Patient care: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required) Ability to Relocate: Biddeford, ME 04005: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person