Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Are you looking to join a big-hearted organization as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ? Come join our vibrant team at our La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ .

Join us to provide direct patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.

May transfer or transport patients.

500.00 sign-on bonus (Part-Time)

Schedules : PM

Shift Differential of $2.25 increase in hourly wage from M-F 6pm to 6am & Friday 6pm - Monday 6am

Sun Health was recently :

• certified as a Great Place to Work by our employees in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• awarded a top 10 spot on the national Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ 2020 and 2021 list, and
• awarded a Platinum award in 2019, 2020 & 2021 through the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.

Some of the main responsibilities :

• When arriving on duty, check assignment, schedule, note any special events scheduled for that day and extra duties specific to the shift and section you are working.
• Do assigned duties as they fit into the day's schedule.
• Answer call lights as needed.
• Do vital signs as indicated and when requested.
• Assist at meal times according to schedule.
• Chart required information.
• Attend Staff and In-Service Meetings. Each CNA must attend the required In-Services annually.
• Assist in, and / or perform, responsibilities connected with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Use aseptic technique in all care of residents to prevent spread of disease and infection.
• Observe residents' physical condition, emotions, reactions to events, eating and report any and all changes to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain and renew certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Demonstrate the Sun Health Vibrant Living culture and provides all customers / audience with an excellent service experience.

P.M. Shift :

• Assist with residents at activities.
• Assist resident with pre-meal preparation before dinner.
• Assist or feed at meals according to resident's needs.
• Bathe residents according to schedule.
• Nail care to be performed weekly or as needed.
• Do oral care including dentures, take to the bathroom and assist as necessary.
• Assist in undressing and getting into night clothes. Remember part of rehabilitation nursing is to have the resident do as much as possible for themselves.
• Fix hair according to resident's preference or as appropriate for bedtime.
• Assist into bed, make sure the call light is within reach and give fresh water. Make hourly rounds on all residents after they are in bed.
• Empty the trash and remove soiled clothing.

Night Shift :

• Check residents every 2 hours.
• Incontinent residents should be checked, cleaned, and / or taken to the bathroom.
• Residents physically incapable of turning themselves should be turned no less than every two (2) hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse
• Wash wheelchairs weekly as assigned.
• Clean soiled equipment found in the dirty utility room every night.

Demonstrate the Sun Health Vibrant Living culture and provide all customers / audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health behaviors (the 6 Cs) every day.

Qualifications :

• CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain (Required)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (Required)
• AZ Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain (Required)

Some of the benefits offered for this position include, Medical, Dental & Vision, 401k with immediate vesting & up to 4% employer match, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Programs through The Employee Network, Employee Association : Nonprofit supporting team members in need.

Equal Employment Opportunity Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.

We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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