ResCare Inc., dba BrightSprings Health Hiring for CNA – PRN/2023-113880 at Tupelo, Mississippi Full Time

This position is for a CNA — PRN with a company location in Tupelo, MS.

Summary: You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Provides patient care support under the direction of a licensed therapist. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Duties and Responsibilities Include: Follows patient care-related tasks as determined by the OTR/RPT to assist the patient in achieving optimal goals; Must be able to communicate in both verbally and in writing to members of the rehabilitation team; Visual acquity to perceive patient reactions to treatment and to read instructions; Able to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Requirements and Qualifications Include: Performs personal care needs when given a patient’s assignment and attends his/her requests promptly. Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task. Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2). Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient as assigned. Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care. Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed. Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Provides respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. Keeps patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Adheres to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer