Certified Nursing Assistant \ CNA - LTC

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Scranton
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

While Interim Healthcare Services of NEPA is putting our employee health and safety first by following COVID-19 guidelines, we are seeking Certified Nurses Aides / CNAs, with at least one (1) year of experience in Long Term Care. We have proudly served clients in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna Counties for over 30 years. Interim Healthcare provides 24/7 care, 7 days per week, offering candidates the opportunity and flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Staffing Long Term Care facilities in Scranton, Taylor, Old Forge, Peckville, and the surrounding areas.* Per Diem, with opportunity to work up to 40 plus hours weekly* Shifts Available:--Weekends 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7pm* Some weekdays 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7pm available* Some holidays required* Competitive compensation starting at $15/hr* Health Benefits* Weekly Pay* Direct Deposit* Free Education CoursesGeneral Purpose:The Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA--is responsible for the tasks of personal care and incidental activities of daily living for patients of all ages in inpatient facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions. Performs care and delegated tasks as directed by the nursing plan of care and/or supervisor as permitted by policies and procedures of the facility and allowed under state law/regulation. Essential Functions:* Provides for patient's personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort needs, i.e., toileting and elimination, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, bed baths, tub baths or showers, skin and nail care, and oral hygiene.* Promotes a safe environment during care.* Utilizes infection control measures such as hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.* Observes and reports the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor.* Works in a team environment to effectively deliver the care and assistance to patients and staff.* Assists with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises.* Performs patient-related procedures such as but not limited to: measuring and documenting intake and output; blood glucose monitoring; urine specimen collections; measurements of vital signs; and weight.* Administers non-medicated enemas, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.* Safely applies and monitors the safe use of physical restraints as directed.* Transports patients and equipment within the facility as necessary.* Completes other assignments as requested and assigned. * May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:* Must be 18 years of age.* High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of Nursing Assistant course and Nurse Assistant certification as required by state in which employed.* One (1) year experience in a comparable job classification and/or as required by contracted facility.* Must be willing to undergo pre-employment screenings* Must have a reliable form a transportation

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