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At BrightStar, our mission is to go above and beyond to make more possible - more support, more joy, more comfort, more security, more time, more peace of mind - to all those we care for. Yet, it's more than just our work; helping people is our passion. It's what makes us truly shine - knowing that we're making a real difference by bringing more to the lives of others every day. We know why you became a care professional. You wanted to make a difference in people's lives. And you want a career that offers more - more choice, more flexibility, more opportunity, more potential, more success, more satisfaction. At BrightStar, you can have all of that, and more. BrightStar offers LifeCare, KidCare and Staffing services for individuals, families and care facilities across the country. We empower our people to make more possible - in their lives, and in the lives of those they care for.

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Job Description 

Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs
• Gives enemas when needed
• Measures and records patient’s fluid intake and output
• Provides daily routine care such as bathing, dressing and feeding
• Assists patients in active and passive range of motion, transferring, walking and turning
• Cleans rooms and makes patient beds
• Answers patient’s calls
• Converses with patients to provide assurance
• Assists in care and feeding of infants
• Manages supply inventory and supply requisitions
• Observes Universal Precautions
• Ability to follow written Nursing Care Plan
• Provides patient transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping
• Provides patient laundry and linen changes
• Light housekeeping
• Provides medication reminders
• Provides medical follow up with exercise regime
• Meal preparation, and clean up

 


Job Requirements 

Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires State CNA certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as required by BrightStar guidelines as well as the ability to respond professionally and appropriately on behalf of BrightStar.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
Requires the ability to prioritize complete work on time, be detail-oriented, exhibit a service orientation to clients and be team player with a positive attitude. Requires solid organizational skills, thoroughness and multi-tasking. Requires good interpersonal skills and exhibit a service orientation towards others. Must have the ability to demonstrate solid judgment about patient care. Must also demonstrate a sense of understanding and urgency for priorities. Requires the ability to appropriately troubleshoot and escalate where necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check, drug screening and background check.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening. Ability to safely lift, and physically manipulate patients.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/home environment

 

 

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