Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) at The Preserve. We're offering a great work environment! Hourly pay rates up to $18.05/hr.

The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).

The Preserve Rehabilitation and Living Center is proudly listed among the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report!”

Shift: Full Time Nights 7:00pm-7:00am

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous "refer a friend" bonuses
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

• NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings after payday.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the Nursing Assistant is to provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established facility nursing care procedures as directed by clinical supervisors. The Nursing Assistant reports any observed changes in resident condition as they occur. Performs routine resident care duties and tasks delegated by the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed therapist to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents. Provides services in a manner compliant with all state and federal regulations as well as with any applicable facility policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State approved nursing assistant course completion/certification , or enrollment in approved course per state guidelines.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Ability to understand and follow work assignments.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a long-term care environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCPUNTABILITY

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.

• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychological, and environmental parameters.
• Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
• Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice
• Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
• Teaching skills according to the client’s needs and within the context of the client’s environment, value system, and physical/emotional status.
• Medication administrations

Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: