certified nursing assistant - Issaquah, WA, United States - LCS Senior Living

Description

Position Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)


Department:
Briarwood Health Center


Schedule:
Flex/ Part-time weekends, Day and Evening shift


Pay:
$23-$28 DOE


Who we are:

Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other in the East Seattle area: Timber Ridge at Talus.

When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren't visiting other parts of the world, you'll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views.

As the area's first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents' love of the Pacific Northwest.

You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant to work in our Briarwood Health Center. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today


You will enjoy:

• Now Offering DailyPay
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and eight paid holidays
• Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
• Free Underground parking
• Free meals
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment.

Who you are:

• Successful completion of a State-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. (CNA License)
• Prior geriatric nurse aide experience is preferred.
• Registration with State registry required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Positive and professional work demeanor required.
• Minimum on (1) year experience in Nursing experience in assisted living, memory care preferred.

General Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.


Essential Job Duties:

• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting, and exercising.
• Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures, and collects specimens as instructed.
• Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated.
• Transfers, transports, and escorts residents as needed.
• Answers signal lights promptly.
• Changes bed linens, makes bed, and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
• Follows resident care plans.
• Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs, and rehabilitation.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting. May be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV. Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted. Must be able to transfer, life, turn, and position a resident weighing over 125 pounds. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and/or combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 pounds unassisted.