CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (SNF)

Located in Danville in the scenic East Bay Area, The Reutlinger Community provides comfortable accommodations and personalized care for up to 180 seniors. Newly renovated to better serve residents, The Reutlinger Community currently offers room and board in specialized Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, Memory Care and Rehabilitation.

The Reutlinger Community is staffed by seasoned specialists with decades of experience in senior care and skilled nursing. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity to make a positive contribution in the lives of our residents and our community.

I.

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides personal care, nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents. The Certified Nurse Assistant duties include direct resident care, assisting in daily living activities, documentation, and resident evaluation. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the supervising nurse or the Director of Nursing based on the evaluation of the resident's needs. Participates in the Quality Improvement Process as requested by the Director of Nursing.

II.

A. Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.

B. Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care areas in an organized manner.

C. Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.

D. Provides safe resident transfers involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair. Obtains assistance as needed to ensure resident safety.

E. Demonstrates ability to provide oral care, shaving and toileting in a safe and thorough manner.

F. Takes resident's vital signs, documents them appropriately and recognizes abnormalities and reports to charge nurse.

G. Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. Must demonstrate proper transfer and lifting techniques.

H. Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident safely according to his/her endurance levels.

I. Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse.

J. Makes rounds to ensure resident's safety, comfort, medical attention every two hours or more frequently as required by the patient.

K. Collects specimens as directed.

L. Completes weights for each resident as required. Reports gains/losses to charge nurse.

M. Sets up meal tray and assists with feeding as necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.

N. Assists resident with bed mobility techniques, ambulation techniques and the use of assistive devices.

O. Assists residents with balance/standing activities

P. Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, and linen handling.

A. Accurately documents care given to residents including the documentation of reportable resident problems (i.e., ADL sheets, B & B sheets, meal percentages, I & O's, etc.).

B. Keeps accurate records of time worked. Clocks in and out of facility as required by law and by the rules and regulations of the facility.

C. Submits required documentation which consistently meets guidelines within the time frames established by the facility.

D. Follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations. Uses accurate medical terminology.

III.

a. Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:

· Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all

· Fostering excellence in everything we do

· Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth

· Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative

b. Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

c. Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.

d. Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.

e. Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

IV.

High school graduation or G.E.D., preferred. Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a long term care facility preferred.

Knowledge in performing personal care services in a skilled nursing facility. Possesses the ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written instructions.

V.

Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the Human Resources team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

☐ Climbing ⮽ Balancing ⮽ Kneeling ⮽ Standing ⮽ Walking ⮽ Crouching

⮽ Pushing ⮽ Pulling ⮽ Lifting ⮽ Tactile sense ⮽ Repetitive motions ⮽ Grasping

⮽ Seeing ⮽ Hearing ⮽ Talking ☐ Other: ________________________________________

Pay: From $25.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person