Torrington Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking CNA's to join its team. We currently have positions available on evening shift, 3pm-11pm.
Job Duties:
- Dressing and undressing of the resident
- Bathe (whirlpool tub, shower, or bed bath) the resident including grooming of hair (shampoo); shave, oral hygiene (cleaning dentures) and fingernail care.
- Distribute individual meal trays, meal nourishments and drinking water. Feed resident and record their intake, if indicated.
- Transfer residents to/from tub, bed, chair (including but not limited to wheelchairs), or toilet, using safe and proper body mechanics and various techniques, i.e. one/two person assist, or mechanical lift.
- Operate equipment such as bed scale, specialized beds, ear thermometer, Hoyer lift or other equipment as instructed.
- Reposition residents who are no longer able to move themselves and perform range of motion exercises.
- Perform certain tests such as weights, temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure. Measure intake and output. Record results appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Document all information as required.
- Alert charge nurse to any changes in resident’s condition or resident complaint.
- Transport in wheelchair, or by other methods as specified.
- Escort with residents to appointments, as needed.
- Clean and store resident care equipment after each use and tidy surrounding area.
- Make beds (occupied and unoccupied) and change bed linens, as necessary.
- Assists with post-mortem care.
- Aware of all Federal and State requirements of responsibilities of resident care as it pertains to nursing assistants.
- Answer telephone.
- Perform a total inventory of all resident’s possessions upon admission, discharge, or transfer.
Qualifications:
- Must have up to date CT CNA Certificate
- hard working and a team player
- Positive attitude
- ability to multi task
- must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Torrington, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person