City of Portland - CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant - Barron Center

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community. A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.

The work of the Certified Nursing Assistant involves para-professional nursing care and physical assistance and support to residents and patients in a nursing facility which provides long-term care to older adults with moderate to severe functional impairments. Employees in this classification also perform all necessary clerical duties of nursing units under the supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with current Federal, State and facility standards, guidelines and regulations. All work is performed under the direction of the nursing staff. Full-time, part-time, and on-call positions may be available.

Duties & Responsibilities

Determines care preferences from residents or their representative. Bathes, dresses, and grooms residents Transfers residents from bed to chair, to tub, to toilet, or in and out of car. Repositions residents in bed. Assists residents in ambulating. Feeds residents who are unable to feed themselves. Carries and serves food trays. Makes beds; does routine cleaning as needed. Accompanies residents to appointments outside the facility. Responds quickly to emergency situations. May perform receptionist duties for nursing units. Maintains patients charts as instructed. Completes lab requisitions. Checks and orders supplies for the unit.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in a long-term care facility, high school graduate; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess a valid State of Maine CNA Certificate and have completed an approved CNA training program. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must possess sufficient strength to move residents who have little or no voluntary mobility. Must be able and willing to work a schedule which meets facility needs. Must have willingness and ability to follow facility practices and policies as they relate to work. Must have ability and willingness to provide and promote resident dignity and advocate for resident rights. Must have a willingness to play an active and positive role as a team member. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of Federal, State and facility standards as they apply to long-term care. Ability to record medical and administrative information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, residents, family members, visitors, physicians and the general public Applications accepted until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. Up-to-date immunization records are required.