Certified nursing Assistant

Qualifications: Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing and currently licensed by the state of Alabama or training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Must be able to speak and understand the English language. Must have a positive attitude toward the elderly.

Job Functions: Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for medical tests and exams, ear and eye care and positioning in and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, etc. as necessary and as identified in the resident's plan of care.

Prepare residents for meals and snacks, identify food arrangement and assist in feeding residents as needed. Maintain resident confidentiality, treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect, know and comply with Residents' Rights rules and promptly report all resident coordination, ability to communicate with residents, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures and ability to hear and respond to resident pages, and ability to write or otherwise record information.