CNA, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

DescriptionMiami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.Job Title: Certified Nursing AssistantJob SummaryProvides routine and repetitive patient care activities to patients and residents. Maintains standards of nursing care, under the supervision of licensed Nursing personnel, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department, Miami Jewish Health Systems and regulatory agencies.Essential Job FunctionsProvides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nursePerforms activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environmentTransports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or dischargeDocuments the patient care activities performed on the unitOrganizes, cleans, and maintains the patient/resident unitsEnsures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered toParticipates in departmental activities and follows established guidelinesPerforms clerical functions for the nursing unitPerforms related duties as requiredJob RequirementsEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentGraduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant ProgramExperience:Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of NursingCurrent American Heart Association BLS CertificationAbilities RequiredExcellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guestsDemonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees, and other facility guestsDemonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacityAbility to speak, read and write in the English languageAbility to document information concisely and accuratelyAbility to think and act calmly to handle the unusual occurrences of the jobAbility to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individualsFunctional DemandsEnvironment Work Conditions:Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste, flammable, explosive gasInfectious Material Exposure:Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissuesOrganizational ExpectationsEnsures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered toDemonstrates professionalism and accountabilityDemonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guestsDemonstrates excellent communication skillsEnsures confidentiality and security of patients' medical informationIdentifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communicationAble to speak, read and write EnglishAble to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the jobAdheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and ValuesParticipates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelinesMaintains a safe working environmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.Miami Jewish Health 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.