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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
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