CNA, Long Term Care and Skilled Rehab

Job Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

Provides routine and repetitive patient care activities to patients and residents. Maintains standards of nursing care, under the supervision of licensed Nursing personnel, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department, Miami Jewish Health Systems and regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions

Provides basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse

Performs activities of daily living and maintains a comfortable environment

Transports residents, supplies, equipment, etc. between the nursing unit and other departments or discharge

Documents the patient care activities performed on the unit

Organizes, cleans and maintains the patient/resident units

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to

Participates in departmental activities and follows established guidelines

Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit

Performs related duties as required

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Experience:

Minimum of three months recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current CNA license by the Florida State Board of Nursing

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Abilities Required

Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with geriatric patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests

Demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients, residents, family members, employees and other facility guests

Demonstrates competency to perform duties effectively for geriatric patients or patients with diminished physical and/or mental capacity

Ability to speak, read and write in the English language

Ability to document information concisely and accurately

Ability to think and act calmly to handle the unusual occurrences of the job

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

Toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste, flammable, explosive gas

Infectious Material Exposure:

Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues

Organizational Expectations

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to

Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare™ toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests

Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

Able to speak, read and write English

Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values

Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

Maintains a safe working environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Company Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in the southeast focused on our aging population. Our unique continuum of care on our 20+ acre campus located in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Miami, offers services that include short and long-term skilled nursing, a state-of-the art on-site dialysis center in partnership with DaVita, a 32-bed acute-care hospital, an ambulatory health clinic, an inpatient hospice unit in partnership with Seasons Hospice, a memory and research institute specializing in the treatment and support of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders, a multidisciplinary functional restoration program for the treatment of chronic pain, home health and home care services, and assisted and independent living. Additionally, we have the largest Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the state of Florida, with three locations in Dade County and one in Broward County.

Florida PACE Centers at Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the state of Florida. We currently serve over 900 participants spread over four locations: Hialeah, Westchester, Miramar, and our main campus in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Miami. PACE is a comprehensive, fully integrated, provider-based health program for those who require and a nursing home level of care. The PACE philosophy is centered on the belief that it is better for frail individuals and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. Although all PACE participants are eligible for nursing home care, 90 percent continue to live in the community.