Certified Nurses Assistant

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene.
• Maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served.
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis.
• Use equipment correctly and safely.
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation.
• Aid in resident activity programs, including off-site outings and off-site appointments.
• Assist with household activities.
• Keep residence tidy and clean.
• Aid in meal preparation and mealtimes.
• Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepare residents for discharge.
• Participate in team meetings and training as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position.
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients.
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Effective communication skills with staff, residents, and families.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

Variates based on shift requirements and location.