Alaris Health at Kearny -
JOB INFORMATION:
Alaris Health at Kearny a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey, seeks a certified nursing assistant to perform various resident care activities and related non-professional services that are essential to caring for residents' personal needs and comfort. Additional responsibilities include:
completing unit rounds and ensuring that all resident rooms are clean and orderly
assisting the nursing supervisor with input in the appraisal process and selecting candidates (interviews, tours, etc.)
making both occupied and unoccupied beds and coordinates with all departments to ensure a timely sanitation of rooms upon discharge
coordinating internal and external appointments and activities
ensuring that proper adaptive devices are in place
and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred
Must have full command of the English language (written, oral and verbal)
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside resident care services
Understand standard techniques used in providing personal services for residents and in caring for equipment and supplies
Able to work rotating shifts and in different units as needed
Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public