Certified Nursing Assistant

Days, Evening, and Nights available. Come join us at Avon Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference! Our work family is made up of talented and committed team members dedicated to enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters, and as a CNA in our facility, you’ll contribute your unique skills to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow written/verbal care assignments, providing daily care for residents, including:
  • Assisting with bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, skin care, grooming, nail care, and dressing.
  • Feeding residents, providing bedside water, snacks, and transferring residents to/from dining areas in compliance with nutritional plans.
  • Checking and providing care for catheters as assigned by a nurse.
  • Assisting residents with turning, positioning, exercising, transferring, and ambulation per facility protocol.
  • Answering call lights and responding to resident requests promptly.
  • Maintaining resident rooms, including making beds, cleaning bedside tables, and organizing personal belongings.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ appetite, skin condition, or behavior according to facility policy.
• Offer emotional support and actively listen to residents to build trust and promote independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents and their care.
• Report and document incidents, accidents, complaints, or allegations using the designated occurrence reporting system.
• Provide medical record documentation, including:
  • Taking and monitoring vital signs, intake/outputs, weights, and meal consumption.
  • Complying with documentation requirements for functional maintenance plans, 24-hour reports, CNA flow sheets, and other records.
• Comply with safety and infection control measures, including:
  • Using protective devices (e.g., side rails, Geri chairs) under nurse direction.
  • Following emergency protocols for codes, fire safety, missing residents, and alarms.
  • Reporting abuse immediately and following universal precautions.
  • Maintaining a clean work environment and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff nurses.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED (unless working under a student permit).
• Certified by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a C.N.A. in good standing. CNAs transferring from another state or graduating students may work for 120 days while awaiting Indiana certification.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, and other programs.
• Thorough understanding of safe and effective nursing practices within Indiana.
• Interpersonal skills, including:
  • Assisting licensed nurses with procedures within the scope of practice for nurse aides.
  • Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and make independent decisions when necessary.
  • Personal integrity and tact when dealing with residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Judgment in prioritizing tasks and adhering to policies/procedures.
  • Discretion in protecting confidential information and complying with HIPAA.
  • Patience, enthusiasm, and a willingness to support residents at their current functional level.
  • Ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
  • Ability to communicate resident conditions to appropriate staff.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• $1,000 new employee referral program.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401k opportunities after the first year.
• $3 shift differential and $2 weekend bonus program.
• DailyPay: Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Weekend option available.
• $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Quarterly education bonus program.