Job Description
Salaries for this position are based on verifiable experience (annual range = $38,758.72 to $42,827.20): Pay rate for candidates with less than five (5) years of experience in the same position: $18.63 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with at least five (5) years but less than ten (10) years of experience in the same position: $19.90 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with ten (10) or more years of experience in the same position: $21.28 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Please remember to add your entire work history to your application. The omission of relevant work history may affect your starting salary. FREE DAYCARE TO ALL GRACEDALE EMPLOYEES Earn a bonus on top of excellent benefits, unlimited overtime, educational assistance, generous time off and flexible schedules. FT/PT 8-hour schedules with every other weekend shifts. 3-day Weekend Shifts with overtime paid after 40 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Per Diem and Part Time Every Other Weekend shifts available. Overtime is paid for time worked over 8 hours per day for CNA's. Overtime is paid for the entire shift on your "off" weekend. Job Benefits for Full Time Employees Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are offered a package of benefits which includes the following: Medical Insurance Vision and Prescription Dental Life Insurance Traditional Pension GENERAL PURPOSE The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) assists the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care as directed by a Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to a Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Answers resident call bells to determine resident needs. Assists nurses or physicians in the provision of resident care. Changes bed linens and/or make beds. Demonstrates the ability to apply restraints as directed by nursing. Documents or otherwise reports observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Prepare and serve food trays and feeds residents or assists residents to eat or drink. Measures and records food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to nursing staff. Observes and reports any symptoms that may require medical attention including but not limited to bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine, changes in mentation, intake and vital signs, etc. Provides physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, standing, or walking. Obtains and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate as directed by nursing. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Maintains resident confidentiality and does not discuss resident in public areas, such as cafeteria, hallways, elevators, etc. Complete daily documentation on the care provided to each resident concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Enters resident data into database and performs simple math functions. An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perfo m all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.* REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND Eighteen (18) years or older; AND Graduation from a State-approved training program. Must have current CNA lice