Unit Support CNA

Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 900 residents and patients. The community opened its first building in 1966 and has grown to offer the full continuum of healthcare, including an adult day care center, home care services, an on-site physician clinic and pharmacy, a transitional care unit and Bistro '66, our newest dining venue. In 2021, Friendship received five platinum awards from Roanoker Magazine for Best Employer, Best Retirement Community, Best Rehab/Post-Op Facility, Local Company on the Grow and Local Company that Gives Back. For more information, visit friendship.us.
Friendship is seeking a Unit Support / Certified Nurse Aide to join our dedicated team. The Unit Support CNA is responsible for assisting in coordination of resident care by providing administrative/clerical support to a nursing unit by maintaining lines of communication between service areas and provide each assigned resident services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan and as may be directed by supervisor.
FT CNA Sign On Bonus - $2,500
Upon hire you are eligible for $2,500 paid out in equal installments beginning our your first paycheck continuing every paycheck until you have reached 12 months of employment.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Obtain vitals and weight for new admissions, schedule bath times and other tasks; prepare Directions of Care (ADL's)
• Coordinate and assist with resident admissions, transfers and discharges
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries from families, visitors, residents and other staff members
• Schedule doctor's appointments, arrange resident transportation and ensure resident has any necessary documents for appointments
• File charts on unit to include: lab slips, telephone orders, progress notes, H & P's, MDS, previous months MARS, RX sheets, ADL and behavior sheets
• Complete paperwork for FHRC admission/readmissions, transfers to hospital/ER, and any other documentation
• Ensure all medical equipment is available on unit for new residents (feeding tube, isolation set-up, oxygen, etc.)
• Order and stock unit supplies, check emergency carts daily, clean dirty equipment and return it to the supply room, check rental equipment; ensure beds, doors and armbands have appropriate and correct resident information

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BLS/CPR Certification required
• Certified Nurse Aide, in accordance with the laws of the state
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CNA

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
• Employee Assistance Program

• Pay Type Hourly