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Brandywine Living at Litchfield Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Litchfield, Connecticut
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
- Prepare or serve food trays.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid CNA Certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Compassionate, patient and good communication skills
- Caregiver experience with seniors (preferred)
- Be vaccinated for the flu (during flu season)
WE CARE ABOUT YOU:
- We care about your health
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans for eligible employees
- We care about your future
- 401(k), short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and commuter benefits for eligible employees
- We care about you having time off with your family
- Dependable and flexible work schedules
- Holiday Pay for eligible employees