Job Description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care (LTC)
Location: Bellaire, MI 49615
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours/week guarantee)
Duration: 13 weeks

Summary:
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in Long Term Care (LTC) will provide direct care to residents in a nursing facility. The CNA will follow established performance standards and nursing service policies while maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude towards all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
2. Assist with tub baths, showers, or bed baths for assigned residents.
3. Turn and reposition residents per the plan of care; maintain range of motion.
4. Obtain and record resident vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse) under the direction of a licensed nurse.
5. Transport residents to the dining area and assist with feeding as necessary.
6. Use proper body mechanics when transferring and transporting residents; utilize transfer belts and mechanical lifts as indicated.
7. Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, tables, and nightstands; change bed linens as needed.
8. Conduct resident rounds as indicated in the plan of care, before each shift change, and as needed.
9. Respond promptly to all call lights and porch egress alarms on the assigned nursing unit.
10. Participate in care planning and perform duties as documented in the resident's care plan.
11. Report any resident problems, condition changes, or incidents to the Charge Nurse.
12. Document incidents and unusual problems according to facility procedures.
13. Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to all Resident Rights rules.
14. Document care and treatment provided to residents in the nursing assistant electronic charting system.
15. Observe and follow infection control and safety policies and procedures.
16. Attend and complete scheduled in-service, Relias training courses, and ward conferences.
17. Maintain all certification requirements for the state of Michigan and remain current on the state registry for CNAs.
18. Be available for work beyond the normally scheduled shift.
19. Maintain regular and timely attendance.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Facility Information:

• No block scheduling is guaranteed.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Facility reserves the right to cancel an active assignment due to multiple no-call/no-shows, call-outs, etc.
• Facility has a cat and dog living onsite full-time. Candidates who are afraid of or allergic to animals may not find this position suitable.

Requirements:

• Experience: Current CNA/PCT/LNA experience required; travel experience required.
• Licensure: Michigan CNA License required.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) strongly encouraged; COVID vaccination strongly encouraged (if declining, must wear a mask).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move up to 25 lbs. and frequently lift/move more than 50 lbs.

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