Certified Nursing Assistant- Newburyport

About the Company FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security and benefits plus the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get, the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Whether the need is taking a pulse, helping with grooming, getting a lunch tray, or acting quickly in an emergency, what you do is important to Kindred and important to each and every one of our residents. Responsibilities:
Answer signal lights, bells or intercom to determine resident's needs; take/record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food/fluid intake and output

Assist residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence care; drape residents for examinations and treatments; remain with resident to perform duties such as holding instruments and adjusting lights

Obtain food trays and assist residents with feeding

Assist residents with range-of-motion exercises and movement to wheelchair or activity areas

Clean, sterilize, store, prepare and issue dressing packs, treatment trays and other supplies

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with Company's Code of Business Conduct, all appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws



Qualifications


Must be able to react quickly in emergency situations and communicate effectively with residents, their families and facility staff. Requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) with valid state certification as a CNA. Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Benefits Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. In addition to salary package, Kindred offers a competitive benefits package. Please apply via online.

*Kindred is an equal opportunity employer. Relocation funds not available, local interest only please. Drug free environment.